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Zika virus cases in Scotland
The Scottish government has confirmed that a number of people in the country have been diagnosed as having the virus.
More than 50 people across the UK have been treated for the infection, which is associated with a birth defect called microcephaly, and has been heavily prevalent in South America. The defect results in children being born with abnormally small heads and brain damage.
Despite fears, the Scottish government has said the disease does ‘not pose a public health risk’ in Scotland.
A Scottish government spokesman said: "We can assure the public that Zika does not pose a public health risk in Scotland, and of the cases identified in the UK a very small number have been found in Scotland.
"The mosquito that spreads the virus is not found in the UK, and in any case would not be able to establish in Scotland because of our climate."
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