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Federal officials repay states for Zika funds borrowed this year
Federal officials repay states for Zika funds borrowed this year
Millions of dollars was repaid to states and U.S. territories Tuesday that was borrowed earlier this year in an emergency move to combat the Zika virus, but states will have to apply for additional funds if they want to fight mosquitoes and monitor pregnant women.Federal health officials said Tuesday the groundwork has been laid for an effective response against Zika — and any other mosquito-borne infection that may suddenly appear in the future."The administration has moved heaven and earth to be able to respond to the virus," said Kevin Griffis, an assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Florida officials discuss use of Zika funds amid heightened concerns – WSVN 7News
Florida officials discuss use of Zika funds amid heightened concerns – WSVN 7News
MIAMI (WSVN) - Florida officials are ready to take the next step in their battle against the Zika virus, and it could not come at a better time.At a news conference, Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., met with community leaders and local professors to address concerns and discuss measures to eradicate the virus in the newest hot zone in the City of Miami, which was announced last Thursday.The Sunshine State's cut of the federal Zika funding bill approved by Congress comes to about $2.6 million.
by the same token on reuters
U.S. health officials outline Zika spending priorities
U.S. health officials outline Zika spending priorities
A county vector control member hand-sprays a neighborhood for adult Aedes mosquitoes after a travel-related case of Zika was confirmed in this area of San Diego, California, U.S. September 12, 2016.REUTERS/Mike BlakeWASHINGTON U.S. health officials outlined on Tuesday how they planned to divide up $1.1 billion in funds approved by Congress to fight the Zika virus, including repaying $44.25 million they were forced to borrow from a fund allocated for other emergencies.The funds were borrowed from the Public Health Emergency Preparedness cooperative, which helps state and local public health departments develop response plans to emergencies, while Congress battled over whether to supply the funds.
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