Danish hospital patient infected by Zika virus

European authorities play down risks as Obama calls for rapid development of tests and vaccines

Danish hospital patient infected by Zika virus
Thu, 28 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
Roberta Rampton

A Danish tourist has been infected by the Zika virus after visiting southern and central America, Danish hospital officials said yesterday.

But authorities said yesterday that it was not the first case in Europe.

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