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The Florida Keys approve a trial release of genetically modified mosquitoes to combat Zika
Last summer, the Food and addiction Administration gave the go-ahead for the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District to test the use of a genetically modified mosquito in an effort to combat Zika and other illnesses transmitted by the insects.In the recent election, Florida Keys voters gave approval for the district to conduct field tests, despite reservations from some community members.The FKMCD put forward a pair of resolutions before voters in Monroe County and the community of Key Haven on November 8th.
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Florida Officials Will Release Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Fight Zika
As of last week, over 4,200 individuals are reported to have tested positive for the Zika virus within the United States—and officials worry that the virus, transmitted by the bite of the Aedes species of mosquito, will continue to spread.But not if the Florida Keys have anything to do with it.As NPR's Greg Allen reports, officials there have approved a controversial trial that will use genetically modified mosquitoes to fight the virus.
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Florida sees record tourism numbers despite hurricanes, Zika
Tourists continued to pour into Florida throughout the summer and early fall despite fears that visitors would shun the state in the aftermath of a mass shooting and warnings that pregnant women should avoid Miami due to the Zika virus.Florida Gov.Rick Scott announced Monday that 85 million tourists visited the state during the first nine months of 2016.
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Zika Update: Central Florida inches close to 200 travel-related cases
Orange County reported six new travel-related cases of Zika between yesterday and today, bringing its total count to 134 since earlier this year.When added to Lake, Seminole and Osceola counties, Central Florida has reported 194 travel-related Zika cases so far this year.None has been acquired locally and no local mosquitoes have tested positive for Zika, officials say.
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Genetically Modified Mosquitoes: How Florida Keys Is Trying To Combat Zika : Shots
Florida Keys Approves Trial Of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes To Fight ZikaEnlarge this image toggle caption Greg Allen/Greg Allen Greg Allen/Greg AllenIn the Florida Keys on Election Day, along with the presidential race, one of the most controversial items on the ballot dealt with Zika.In a nonbinding vote countywide, residents in the Florida Keys approved a measure allowing a British company to begin a trial release of genetically modified mosquitoes.Armed with that approval, local officials voted Saturday to try out what they hope will be a new tool in the fight against Zika.
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