3 more Zika virus cases in Kerala, total tally at 44: Kerala Health Minister

A high alert has been flagged in all districts regarding the mosquito-borne virus.

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala confirmed three more cases of Zika virus, taking the tally of mosquito-borne infection to 44 in the state. "Three more persons have tested positive for the Zika virus in Kerala. The total number of Zika virus cases in the state is 44," Kerala State Health Minister Veena George`s Office informed on Thursday (July 22). Earlier, George had said that activities against the disease, like fogging for mosquitoes, would be intensified in the affected areas.