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Zika virus cases in Kerala jumps to 19, Centre sends team to monitor situation
The number of Zika virus cases in Kerala rose to 19 on Monday evening, “A 73-year old woman, who was being treated at a private hospital in the capital [Thiruvananthapuram], was diagnosed with the virus,” state Health Minister Veena George said about the latest case.