Travel Brazil downplays threat from zika virus in run up to Carnival and Rio Olympics By mylusoJanuary 22, 2025Less 1 min read Facebook X LinkedIn Pinterest Save Email 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 January 20, 2025 Portuguese Surfer Miguel Blanco Surfs Puerto Escondido, Mexico January 23, 2025 Ronaldinho signs two-year contract with Mexican club Queretaro January 23, 2025 Surfers tackle giant waves in Portugal – Sydney Morning Herald January 21, 2025 Neymar trains with PSG team-mates for first time