Puerto Rico reports 1st Zika-related microcephaly case

Health Secretary Ana Rius said a fetus turned over by an unidentified woman to U.S. health officials had severe microcephaly and tested positive for Zika.

Zika can cause severe birth defects, such as babies being born with abnormally small heads and brain damage.

At least 14 pregnant women infected with Zika have given birth to healthy babies.

The announcement comes as Rius called for restraint over concerns about the spread of Zika in Puerto Rico, which has scared off tourists and prompted Major League Baseball to scrap a series scheduled for the end of May.

U.S. President Barack Obama has requested $1.9 billion to help fight Zika, although senators are expected to approve $1.1 billion as part of an emergency funding measure.