When you're dealing with new and emerging diseases, you have no idea and you can't predict in advance what would happen.

All countries should immediately now activate their pandemic preparedness plans. Countries should remain on high alert for unusual outbreaks of influenza-like illness and severe pneumonia.

Avoid activities outdoor. If you like to take an afternoon nap sleep under bed net. So these are measures that can be done to minimize [the] chance of infection [with Zika virus].

I have a reputation for being a straight-talker.

The possible impact of the virus [Zika] an extraordinary event and a public health threat to other parts of the world.

Pandemic influenza is by nature an international issue; it requires an international solution.

HIV AIDS is a disease with stigma. And we have learned with experience, not just with HIV AIDS but with other diseases, countries for many reasons are sometimes hesitant to admit they have a problem.