The world health organisation said, that the Zika virus could spread to Europe this summer. Areas most at risk are those where Aedes mosquitoes may spread the virus, like the Black Sea coast of Russia and Georgia and the island of Madeira.

Countries like, France, Spain, Italy and Greece are at moderate risk. while the risk in the UK is low.

Particularly pregnant women may have the potential harmful consequences of the disease.

Accordind to report "most countries that could be affected are well prepared to pick up any new cases and deal with them quickly - but others must bolster their ability to diagnose the virus".