3 more Zika virus-positive cases in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, total active cases 91

Three more Zika virus-positive cases were reported in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Wednesday.

Active Zika cases in Kanpur now stand at 91.

A total of 17 people have recovered and tested negative for the virus, according to updates from the health department.

Earlier today, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials of the Health Department in Kanpur to review the Zika virus situation in the city, as per government sources.

Caused by a virus transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito, which bites during the day, symptoms of this disease include mild fever, rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise, or a headache.

( With inputs from ANI )

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