Montgomerie, who was part of the delegation which presented golf's Olympic bid in 2009, also questioned the disparity between the number of men and women to have so far withdrawn.

These interactive maps show where people are being treated for the disease, how many patients are infected and which cities are most at risk.

There could be 90 million infections - at least - before the current epidemic fades, according to a US-UK research team. In Latin America alone, that could mean at least 1.6 million infected pregnant women.

The Zika virus could soon be spreading to  Louisiana and Texas, warned a tropical medical expert, after four patients in Florida have tested positive for the virus.

Christine Curry teaches and practices obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Miami Hospital. So far she has treated over a dozen pregnant women with Zika, with many more expected.

The condition known as arthrogryposis freezes up joints, often leaving their hands, arms, legs, feet, or fingers frozen in a contorted position. In most cases, it also impairs function of the heart.

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.

Hermine made landfall in Florida early Friday as a Category 1 hurricane with forecasters warning as much as 20 inches of rain on Thursday.

Researchers at Glasgow University have been able to shed more light on how the Zika virus works by sequencing the full-length genome of the virus from a patient in Brazil.

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.

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.

None of the rats tested at Philadelphia's Wistar Institute contracted Zika after getting the vaccine. It is the best result of a Zika vaccine to date, and it is the same being tested in the first human trials.

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.

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.

Poland's first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will miss Thursday's Euro 2016 clash with Germany but could return for their final Group C game against Ukraine

The German machine showed itself to be functioning perfectly as die Mannschaft brushed aside Ukraine in their opening game. You can follow their clash against Poland with DAN RIPLEY.

Poland reached the knockout stages of the European Championship for the first time in their history following a 1-0 victory over neighbours Ukraine in the Stade Velodrome, Marseille.

Poland are through to the quarter-finals of a European Championship for the first time in their history after defeating Switzerland 5-4 on penalties in Saint Etienne following a 1-1 draw.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 despite failing to win a game in normal time in the tournament so far.

Goals from Eric Dier and Marcus Rashford saw England come from behind to defeat Slovakia 2-1 to take a giant step towards qualifying for the World Cup next summer.

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.

Sportsmail's CHRIS SUTTON gives his verdict ahead of an action-packed day of World Cup football as he tips tournament hosts Russia to beat Egypt with or without star man Mo Salah.

The UEFA Nations League inaugural weekend continues tonight as Italy host Poland, while Scotland are also in action in a friendly with Belgium. Follow the action here with MICHAEL SEARLES .

Sportsmail provides you with everything you need to know for UEFA Nations League including how it works, groups, fixtures and how it impacts EURO 2020 play-off system.

The 16-year-old made his first appearance for Spain U21s as a substitute in their 2-0 win over Montenegro U21s on Tuesday night. He has been a sensation so far this season.

Moreno, who was formerly assistant manager, took charge of the national team when Luis Enrique stepped down in June due to the his daughter being seriously ill - she tragically passed away in August.

Roberto Moreno's final act as Spain boss saw him reportedly produce an emotional rant to his players in the dressing room with a dramatic u-turn seeing Luis Enrique return as manager.

THE SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week it is West Bromwich Albion winger Kyle Edwards.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they give Sportsmail a lowdown on 18-year-old Arsenal centre forward Folarin Balogun.

Sportsmail's scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they bring the full low-down on Middlesbrough's promising defender Hayden Coulson.

The invention of electric light has made it far easier to stay up late and keep eating long after sunset, with potential negative consequences for our health including the heart.

A big breakfast could be the key to losing weight, researchers in Germany said. Their study found DIT, the generation of heat in the body to digest food, was twice as high for those who ate more at breakfast.

He recently lost an impressive three stone by overhauling his diet and sticking to a gruelling work out regime. 

Dr Ronny Jackson, who is now in the running to be a Republican congressman, also revealed he tried to cut down Mr Trump's ice cream eating habit by making the treat 'less accessible'.

She has been relishing in her impressive weight loss after dropping 9kg by going on the Weight Watches diet.

The Love Island star, 28, flaunted her peachy posterior in a fuchsia pink bikini as she defiantly told her fans to embrace their figures and be the best versions of themselves.

Former Married At First Sight star Jules Robinson flaunted her 9kg weight loss at a gym session on Friday, before enjoying birthday celebrations. 

Laura, 40, recalled that age 15, she went to a model agency casting and was told to lose 25 lbs. Laura, at 5'10", and her mother made it a 'shared project' with weigh-ins.

The model, 40, opted for the relaxing look as she stepped out in London on Tuesday with her beau, 34, after admitting that she 'didn't feel healthy or beautiful' before her weight loss.

The Love Island star, 28, donned a blue bikini with straps across her abdomen and a knot tied around her waist as she showed off her modelling prowess.

Graeme Tomlinson, the UK-based author of The Fitness Chef: Eat What You Want and Lose Weight for Life, took to Instagram to reveal how snacking can add 8,843 calories a week.

Pills that were seized from Prince's Minnesota estate on the day he died have shed a new light on the singer's very private battle with drug addiction - and the possible risks he could have been taking with pills

Kevin Eide, the judge in Carver County where Prince (pictured) died, said that the 'Purple Rain' star's heirs were his sister Tyka Nelson and five half-siblings

Prince’s memoir may be out just in time for Christmas after ICM Partners' publishing agent Esther Newberg  revealed the singer's biography will be published by 2018.

Morrison's current deal runs out at the end of the month and it was understood that he would be looking for his ninth club in seven years after joining up with the Jamaica national team.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND HARRY SLAVIN: Former Wales winger David Cotterill is yet to apply for charitable status for the foundation that carries his name, Sportsmail can reveal.

ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT ST ANDREW'S: Marcelo Bielsa was asked afterwards how his heart had coped with such an extraordinarily thrilling encounter.

Odion Ighalo is likely to make his Manchester United debut when they play Chelsea on Monday and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping the striker makes as much impact as these loan stars.

Kim Jong-un will likely have 40 nukes by 2020, researchers from Sweden say, around a dozen more than this time last year - meaning he has continued to build them despite talks with the US.

Kim Jong-un turned up the heat on South Korea on Friday as he visited a newly-built spa in the North, while calling for a meeting with Seoul about tearing down a jointly-built resort, calling it 'shabby'.