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Zika virus hits Palm Beach in first case that's non-travel related

As insecticide rained down on a popular district in Miami, state health officials began to investigate Palm Beach County's first case of non-travel related Zika, Gov Rick Scott's office announced Monday.




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Peter Andre leaves pregnant wife Emily at home for trip to Florida over Zika virus scare

Fearing the worst during an outbreak of Zika virus, pregnant Emily was banned from travelling to the US with the rest of the family as Peter went abroad with Princess and Junior.




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Australian photographer has $40k worth of camera gear stolen from him by woman in Rio

An Australian photographer in Rio covering the 2016 Olympic Games has become the latest robbery victim with $40,000 of camera gear stolen in a sting led by a woman.




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How Zika virus cripples fetus as Miami reports MORE infections

The study by the University of Southern California is the most significant step towards understanding the infection amid widespread confusion about how it inflicts life-threatening conditions in babies.




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Zika 'can survive SIX MONTHS in semen' twice as long as previously thought 

Until now scientists believed the virus would fade after three months. But this week an Italian man tested positive for Zika 188 days after he was first infected.




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Demi Lovato offers 'deepest apologies' after backlash over her mother's joke that 'everybody in Rio is gonna get the Zika virus'

The star took to Twitter on Saturday after many were put off by a Snapchat story she shared earlier in which her mom Dianna Hart joked, 'Everybody down in Rio gonna get the Zika virus!'




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US travel warnings issued for gun violence and Zika virus

European governments have warned their citizens about gun violence after a mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub (pictured), while advice has also been issued for LGBT travellers.




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Fears over Zika virus in Brazil as British women put Olympic medals over baby hopes

Taekwondo star Jade, 23, today launches her bid to defend the Gold medal she won at London 2012, supported by her family including grandfather Martin Foulkes.




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Virgin refuses to refund Florida tickets even though it’s not safe because of Zika virus

My family and I were due to fly to Florida on the 27th August but following medical advice we decided we shouldn't go because I'm pregnant. Now Virgin is refusing to refund us.




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Zika virus billboards removed from Florida interstates

The billboards - paid for by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and erected in and around Fort Lauderdale - showed a condom with the words 'Prevents Zika transmission' inside it.




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Zika virus has spread in Florida confirms governor as 5 new outbreaks are reported

The mosquito-borne infection arrived in the US last month, but has so far been restricted to a few blocks in Wynwood, a neighborhood of Miami-Dade County.




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Zika virus spreads 5 hours north of Miami as fears grow over disease

A patient has been diagnosed with Zika in Pinellas County. The area just outside Tampa is 265 miles away from Miami on the other side of the peninsula from the original outbreak zone.




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Pregnant woman REFUSED refund for flights to a Zika-infested Caribbean island

Alice Rowland, 28, from Northampton, attempted to cancel her and 26-year-old partner Jefferson George’s flights to Dominica after her doctor advised her against travelling.




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Zika virus fears leads to Brooklyn and Queens being 'sprayed with repellent'

So far 483 people in New York City have been diagnosed with Zika, and 49 of those were pregnant at the time of their diagnosis.




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Zika virus test called for all blood donations by FDA

The move, ordered by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday, is a major expansion in a bid intended to protect the nation's blood supply from the mosquito-borne virus.




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Zika virus could be cured by tapeworm antidote

The discovery by Florida State University has been hailed as a medical breakthrough as federal regulators race to find treatment for the infection, which is spreading through the US.




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Pregnant woman refused £1k refund after cancelling Thomson holiday to Zika-affected Orlando

Zabina Mirza was due to travel with Thomson Airways to Orlando but decided to cancel her trip after the outbreak of the virus but says the alternatives offered were not suitable.




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Zika 'causes paralysis' as link is found between the virus and Guillain-Barre syndrome

Until now, scientists have tentatively suggested that there may be a link between the virus and Guillain-Barre syndrome, an autoimmune condition when the body attacks itself after an infection.




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Hurricane Matthew could kill off Zika virus as floods wash away mosquito breeding sites

The sudden onslaught of floods and torrential rain brought by Matthew over the weekend to Florida's east coast has destroyed areas of contained water where the species which carry the disease thrives.




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Zika virus tests for ALL pregnant women who have been to Miami-Dade County since July

The CDC had previously urged testing for pregnant women who had been in one of the county's Zika 'hot zones.' On Wednesday, it extended the advice to the entire county.




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British tourists contract the Zika virus while visiting Florida

Two British tourists have contracted the Zika virus after travelling to Florida, US, and pregnant women have been advised to cancel all 'non-essential' travel to the American state.




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Zika virus may cause men's testicles to SHRINK by up to 90 per cent

Experts at Washington University School of Medicine in Missouri warn that if the 'dramatic' findings, in mice, apply to humans it could lead to an epidemic of infertility caused by the disease.




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BILL GATES is funding a project to create the new Zika Virus vaccine

Two weeks ago, two British tourists in Florida were reported to have contracted Zika. The news came as the richest man in the world announced the details of a major project to tackle the problem.




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Gotham's Morena Baccarin 'fights ex husband in court after he blocks son's trip to Brazil'

She was hoping to make a mercy dash to Brazil with her children to see her dying grandmother.




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Zika virus no longer a public health crisis, WHO declares

The mosquito-borne virus sparked global panic this year after millions were infected, causing scores of babies to be born with birth defects such as microcephaly.




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Zika virus detected in Texas after female catches infection

The state reported its first case of Zika likely transmitted by a mosquito on Monday after lab results confirmed their suspicions. The patient is a woman near the Mexico border.




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Zika could infect more fetuses than previously thought

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found 100 percent of monkey fetuses had traces of the virus - causing inflammation of the optic nerves. They say it could apply to humans.




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A malaria drug can protect fetuses from Zika Virus

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have found that a malaria drug blocks Zika from infecting the fetus. It is the first sign of a drug that could prevent Zika birth defects.




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Jonathan LaPaglia feared Zika virus while filming Survivor

With Australian Survivor set to return on Sunday, host Jonathan LaPaglia revealed he thought he had contracted the Zika virus while filming the reality show




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Zika virus suppresses a pregnant woman's immune system 

University of Southern California researchers found that the Zika virus works by suppressing a pregnant woman's immune system, enabling the virus to spread and harm an unborn baby.




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Australian man diagnosed with the deadly Zika virus

An Australian man has been diagnosed with the deadly Zika virus after returning from a holiday in Cuba. He was initially misdiagnosed after coming back from his holiday in central America.




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Fears deadly Zika virus could strike Australia after warnings

Gympie Regional Council will go on a three-month hunt from April to inspect all still water sources in a bid to stamp out the potentially lethal insects.




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Mosquito that can carry Zika virus, dengue and yellow fever is discovered in Nebraska for first time

Health officials say they discovered Aedes aegypti mosquitoes - known to carry Zika virus and dengue - in York County, Nebraska, on Tuesday . It's the first time they've been seen in the state.




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Germany are favourites against Poland but we must be fearless, insists captain Robert Lewandowski ahead of Euro 2016 clash

Robert Lewandowski has urged Poland to approach their crunch Euro 2016 game against Germany 'without fear' ‒ although the captain admits their opponents are favourites to win the tournament.




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Germany 0-0 Poland: Arkadiusz Milik misses golden opportunity to shock world champions who remain top of Group C after stalemate

MATT BARLOW AT THE STADE DE FRANCE: This time, Joachim Low was left scratching his head as opposed to another part of his anatomy as Poland made his world champions appear mortal..




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Robert Lewandowski left frustrated by Poland's goalless draw with Germany

Tightly marked by past and present club teammates who know him well, Poland striker Robert Lewandowski endured another frustrating match inside the Stade de France on Thursday.




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Poland striker Arkadiusz Milik relishing the opportunity to face Cristiano Ronaldo

Arkadiusz Milik is looking forward to playing against one of his footballing heroes, Cristiano Ronaldo, when Poland face Portugal in the European Championship quarter-finals in Marseille.




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Ajax will not allow Arkadiusz Milik to move this summer despite interest from Everton

Everton and Napoli target Arkadiusz Milik will not be allowed to leave in this window, say his club Ajax. The Polish star is understood have agreed to stay at least until January.




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Leicester agree £7.4m deal to sign Everton and Southampton target Bartosz Kapustka

Sportsmail revealed Leicester's bid at the weekend and the Premier League champions have now settled on a fee with Cracovia for an initial £5.4million, rising to £7.4m based on performance.




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Bayern Munich boosted ahead of Borussia Dortmund clash as Poland release Robert Lewandowski

The Bayern striker, who scored twice in his country's 3-0 World Cup qualifier win over Romania on Friday, will not be in the squad for the friendly against Slovenia after returning to Germany.




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World Cup 2018 Draw RECAP: Russia open with Saudi Arabia

Spain are paired in the same group as Portugal for the World Cup next summer, while Russia host Saudi Arabia in the tournament's opening game as England are handed favourable draw.




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World Cup 2018 wallchart: Download your guide to Russia 

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2018 is on after the draw for the finals in Russia — and here is your brilliant Mail on Sunday wallchart to get yourself ready for the tournament.




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World Cup 2018 sweepstake: Your essential kit for Russia

Get yourself ready for the World Cup with our brilliant sweepstake kit. It's a fun way for you and your friends to follow the tournament - and have someone to cheer on when England go out!




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World Cup 2018 kits - Home and away kits rated for every team in Russia

Whether you storm to glory or go out early, a World Cup strip can sometimes be the most memorable aspect of a team's tournament. Sportsmail ranks all the 2018 strips here.




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World Cup 2018 fixtures, groups and schedule for Russia tournament

Here is the full fixture list for the World Cup in Russia. We've split them up day by day and also by group to make it easy to follow and plan which games you will be watching.




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PICTURE SPECIAL: Sportsmail's guide to the 12 stunning stadiums in use at the 2018 World Cup

There are 12 arenas hosting World Cup games with Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium kicking things off as well as bringing the show to and end with the final on July 15. Here's our guide to them all.




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World Cup 2018: Why are the games on Optus Sport

The 2018 World Cup is just days away, but for the first time in decades Australians won't be able to watch all the games live on free-to-air TV.




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Australian fans left ‘furious’ with Optus Sport after streaming services continuously cut out

Optus won the rights to stream all 64 games of the World Cup to Australian audiences via their online and mobile services. But thousands of viewers were left frustrated by a troubling error message.




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Optus World Cup customers demanding refunds after thousands of viewers unable to stream games

Viewers of the match between Argentina and Iceland on Saturday night were forced to sit through delays of up to three minutes - prompting claims for paying customers to be compensated.




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World Cup 2018: How to watch Tuesday's matches in the USA

A number of notable matches are coming up on Tuesday, June 19 in the 2018 World Cup. Here's a look at the matches as well as how to watch them and what the current standings are.