as mentioned in washingtonpost
Zika is spreading in Florida, but Congress still hasn't approved cash to fight it
Zika is spreading in Florida, but Congress still hasn't approved cash to fight it
GROUND ZERO for the Zika virus in the United States is now South Florida.The virus, which can cause severe fetal birth defects and other neural disorders, is spreading in a 20-block area of Miami Beach and another section of Miami known as Wynwood.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning to pregnant women to avoid both areas and to people more generally to be aware of the risks.
moreover from mystatesman
5 things you need to know about the Texas fight against Zika
5 things you need to know about the Texas fight against Zika
Texas has reported 127 people infected with the Zika virus, including a baby who died shortly after birth and a man who contracted it in Florida, where mosquitoes have been transmitting the disease.All but one person contracted the virus outside of Texas; a Dallas man contracted it through sexual contact.READ: First Zika-related death in Texas confirmedState officials think Texas mosquitoes likely will start spreading the disease.
not to mention reuters
Florida governor complains U.S. not doing enough to fight Zika
Florida governor complains U.S. not doing enough to fight Zika
Florida Gov.Rick Scott speaks at a press conference about the Zika virus in Doral, Florida, U.S. August 4, 2016.REUTERS/Joe SkipperThe New York State Department of Health unveiled a Zika Prevention Kit for pregnant women during the rollout of a Zika Information hotline and website, in New York, NY, U.S., in this file photo dated August 2, 2016.
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