Microcephaly cases continue rise in Brazil, women urged not to get pregnant

The number of microcephaly cases reported in Brazil grew by nearly 400 during the past week, bringing the cumulative total of suspected cases to 2,782, including 40 deaths, the Brazilian Health Ministry reported (computer translated). These cases are distributed in 618 municipalities of 20 units of the Federation. Brazil averages 100-150 cases annually prior to 2015. ["]