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Pune Reports First Zika Virus Case in Pregnant Woman Amidst Rising Concerns

Pune, India – The city of Pune has reported its first case of a pregnant woman infected with the Zika virus, adding to the five cases recorded within the last 10 days. The woman, residing in Erandwane, was identified during surveillance conducted by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) following recent reports of Zika cases in the area. With medical experts expressing concerns over the risk of microcephaly in newborns, authorities are taking preventive measures and conducting surveillance to control the mosquito population in the affected areas.