As part of our reading we work independently exploring news items that have a national or international setting
The zika virus is a dangerous virus that puts some disadvantages to babies. There is no cure or any vaccine treatment. 80 percent of the people in the hot places, have the zika virus but it doesn't give any symptoms but there are some pregnant people has the symptoms which causes mild fever, rash and red eyes. Pregnant women they contract the zika virus are at great risk of passing the it on to their unborn child. As a result of this, babies have been born with a small head and a small brain - that is incurable, this naturally will affect the life of that child.
1. Who is the main person or group of people in this news article?
The main group in this article are the pregnant women who live in and around the hot places where the mosquito can be found.
2. What was the key event from the news article?
The key event is that unborn children are being affected by the virus in increasing numbers.
3. Where did this event take place?
Places where the outbreak has occurred include Brazil - South America.There they have mosquitoes and hot temperatures.
4. When did this event take place?
It took place in February of this year 2016.
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