Travel Brazil downplays threat from zika virus in run up to Carnival and Rio Olympics By mylusoJanuary 22, 2025Less 1 min read Fears are rising over the spread of the mosquito-borne zika virus, which has been linked to rare and serious birth defects ShareTweetPinShare Previous PostBrazil: zika could spread dramatically on Carnival’s eve – Pulse Headlines Next PostAnti-Rousseff impeachment push in Brazil loses ground You May Also Like August 18, 2026 Lula says White House talks with Trump helped ease tariff tensions January 20, 2025 World Cup 2018 verdict: Who will qualify from each of the groups? January 23, 2025 Cash-strapped Portuguese army to sell barracks and forts – Peninsula On-line January 22, 2025 Portuguese Meatballs in a Garlicky Wine Sauce #SundaySupper