US declares Zika health emergency in Puerto Rico

The US government has declared a public health emergency in Puerto Rico amid a Zika virus epidemic.

Sat, 13 Aug, 2016 - 08:44

The US government has declared a public health emergency in Puerto Rico amid a Zika virus epidemic.

The declaration allows the US Department of Health and Human Services to award grants, access emergency funds and temporarily appoint staff where needed.

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