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Portuguese authorities confirmed Wednesday five cases of the Zika virus have been diagnosed, according to the National Health Institute Doctor Ricardo Jorge (INSA).
The INSA, which is charged with diagnosing Zika cases, said that the five diagnosed in Portugal contracted the virus in Brazil.
The Zika virus is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes who bite them but cannot be transmitted from person to person.
According to the Directorate-General of Health (DGS), the symptoms and clinical signs of the disease show fever, skin rashes, joint pain, conjunctivitis, and head and muscle aches.
Portuguese Health Minister Adalberto Campos Fernandes said that the Portuguese can be reassured the situation about Zika virus is under control and the risk is confined. Enditem
