Miami Reports Three More Zika Transmissions
Three more cases of Zika virus transmission have been reported from the outbreak area in northern Miami, making a total of 25 cases reported to date.
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Brazilian Scientists: Common Culex Mosquito Can Also Carry Zika
Mosquitoes remain the primary method of Zika virus transmission; therefore, Brazilian researchers’ discovery of another, very common, mosquito strain capable of carrying the virus is troubling.
Baby Born with Zika-Triggered Brain Deformity in New York City
An infant has been born in New York City with Zika-triggered microcephaly, raising fears that the number of such cases within the continental United States will skyrocket throughout the summer.
Another Zika Case Appears in Bay Area
California’s San Mateo County reported a new case of Zika virus, confirmed publicly on Friday.
Brazil to Sterilize Zika Mosquitoes with Radiation
Brazil has reportedly decided to use the radioactive sterilization of mosquitoes as a means of fighting the Zika virus, with the blessing of the International Atomic Energy Agency, which is shipping the necessary irradiator device.
Texas Governor Prepares Infectious Disease Task Force Amid Zika Virus Arrival
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has taken action and appointed an infectious disease task force to prepare for the Zika virus in the Lone Star state. On Thursday, the Texas Governor appointed 31 members to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response. Dr. John Hellerstedt will serve as director.
Florida Governor Declares Zika State of Emergency in 4 Counties
Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency over the Zika virus threat in four counties on Wednesday, saying that he wanted state resources prepared for the possibility that Zika could begin spreading through Florida’s mosquito population.
Zika Virus Reaches L.A.–As Predicted
The first case of Zika virus was confirmed in Los Angles County on Tuesday within days of a warning from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) that predicted the spread of the virus throughout the Americas.
Brazil Facing New, More Contagious Mutation of Crippling African Virus
Chikungunya, a virus hailing from Africa and spreading rapidly in the Caribbean and South America earlier this year, may have just become an even bigger problem for Brazil, just as that nation’s summer is set to begin.
