Video: What you need to know about the Zika virus
The World Health Organization recently called the Zika virus a global public health emergency—one that’s spreading across the Americas. Millions of people will potentially be affected. So what’s the Zika virus, and how concerned should we be? It’s the subject of this week’s cover story in Maclean’s — online later this week.
In this video briefing, Kate Lunau discusses what is known about the virus.
Related reading and listening:
Why the Zika virus inspired a stunning travel advisory
Maclean’s on the Hill: Health Minister Jane Philpott on the Zika virus
Kate Lunau is a health and science writer at Maclean’s Magazine, who previously reported for the Montreal Gazette. She’s the recipient of several journalism awards, including the 2014 Yves Fortier Earth Science Journalism Award, and has been nominated for two National Magazine Awards. Like Elon Musk, she hopes to retire on Mars.
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