HEALTH TIP- ZIKA VIRUS DISEASE

The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes.Can have no symptoms, but people may experience:

Pain areas: in the back of the eyes, joints, or muscles.Whole body: fatigue, fever, chills, loss of appetite, or sweating.Also common: eye redness, headache, skin rash, or vomiting

Consult a doctor for medical advice.

 The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency for Zika virus. The best form of prevention is protection against mosquito bites.

 Requires -

A medical diagnosis

Lab tests or imaging often required

Spreads by animals or insects

Short-term: resolves within days to weeks

In most cases, there are no symptoms. In a few cases, Zika can trigger paralysis (Guillain-Barré Syndrome). In pregnant women, it may cause subsequent birth defects.

A THOUGHT FROM THE WEB

A Female Has Died By Fallen Down From A Motor Bike At Katugasthota

A female has died by fallen to the ground  from a back seat of a running Motor Bicycle at Kalugalle in Katugasthota area yesterday(18).

The deceased female had fell to sleep and fallen to the ground while travelling with her son who was riding the Motor Bicycle.After she had fallen to the ground  her son lost the control of the bike and it turned up side down on the road  according to the Police.

Police have arrested the son of the deceased regarding the accident and after produced before the Kandy Magistrate he had been released on a personal bail of Rs.100,000.

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Pussallawa Police OIC Has Been Transferred Regarding A Suicide Incident

The OIC of the Pussallawa Police Station has been temporarily transferred to the Gampola Police Station today (18)  regarding the suicide of a suspect who was under the detention of Pussallawa Police.

Earlier a Sub Inspector and  Police Constable attached to the pussallawa Police Station have been suspended from their services over the suicide incident.

A thirty year old suspect who was detained by the Pussallawa Police on a warrant had committed suicide inside  the police cell early this morning .

Ratnapura Police Headquarters Had Arrested A Mahout Who Harassed The Elephant To Go On Rampage

Ratnapura  Police Headquarters had today (18)arrested a mahout on the charges of harassing an Elephant who was due to participate the Saman Devala Procession (Perahera)  last Friday (16) just before the start of the procession which made the Elephant go on rampage.

After being produced before the acting Magistrate in Ratnapura the suspect has been remanded until 28th of September.

The arrested mahout harassed the Elephant under the influence of liquor it has been revealed  at the investigations carried out by the Police .

A female was killed and twelve others injured and hospitalized due to the rampage of the Elephant.