Nine new Zika virus cases were reported in Kanpur on Tuesday taking the total number of cases reported in the city to 98. Dr Nepal Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Kanpur City, said steps are being taken in full swing to check the rise in cases.

He said nine new cases of Zika virus have been reported in the city. "The city has reported a total of 98 Zika virus cases. Hundred teams have been deployed in the Kanpur city for source reduction, 100 teams for home sampling, 50 teams for sampling and additional 15 rapid response teams (RRT) to check the spread of Zika virus," Dr Nepal Singh told ANI.