Team sent to Kerala to inspect Zika virus cases

As cases have been reported from Kerala of people infected with the Zika virus, the health ministry said a senior team has been sent to the state to inspect the same. The statewas put on alert on Friday. A 6-member team, which comprises public health experts, vector control experts, as well as clinicians from AIIMS, has gone to Kerala to help the state government manage Zika, the ministry said.