The World Health Organization says no further cases have emerged among more than 190 contacts of two infected patients, despite tighter airport screening across parts of Asia
Following two cases in India, Pakistan mandates health checks for travelers at airports, seaports, and land borders, joining other Asian nations tightening controls against the deadly but rarely transmitted virus
The virus has already appeared in European countries such as Italy and France, as well as in the United States, Asia, and Africa. Vaccines are available in the U.S., but in Cyprus, treatment focuses on symptom management in consultation with healthcare providers
Authorities emphasize that the detection of the disease in a herd does not require mass culling
In the near future, a simple breath may be all it takes to catch early signs of disease—no needles required
The National Public Health Organization reports a domestic Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever case in Larissa region; urges caution and protective measures against tick bites