The government has set up a Technical Expert Group to suggest measures to deal with Zika virus.The virus, spread by Aedes mosquitoes, has been linked to brain defects in babies. <br/><br/>Health Minister J P Nadda today Chaired a high level meeting in New Delhi with his Ministry's officials and representatives from AIIMS and National Institute of Virology and took stock of the situation in view of the recent cases of Zika Virus reported from Latin American countries. Talking exclusively to AIR, Mr Nadda said, the expert group has been asked to submit its report soon so that the government could take steps accordingly. <br/><br/> Mr Nadda said, so far not a single case of the virus has been reported in the country. He said, the Health Ministry has strengthened its surveillance system and focusing on its preventives and preparedness strategies to tackle the virus.<br/><br/>The Health Minister also emphasised that there should be an increased focus on prevention to control the spread of the Aedes mosquito that breeds in clean water.