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Invasive Zika-Carrying Mosquitoes Discovered Breeding in East London

Health officials confirm the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, known vectors for Zika virus, establishing breeding grounds in East London, prompting medical risk assessments.

4 Sept, 13:48 — 4 Sept, 13:48
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The IndependentMostly Factual5d ago

Zika virus mosquitos found breeding in Britain. What doctors say about the risk

The invasive mosquito species aedes aegypti was found in East London

By Rebecca Whittaker

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