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Welcome to AHC Media’s continuously updated, up-to-the-minute Zika Virus coverage page.
This page compiles all of our Zika Virus coverage blogs, homepage news, and publications so you can easily stay abreast as this saga unfolds.
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HICprevent | March 15, 2017
CDC: Zika Expected to Hit U.S. Again as Weather Warms
“This is the first time a mosquito-borne disease has ever caused birth defects in humans.”
Breaking News | Nov 10, 2016
CMS to Provide Millions of Dollars in Zika Assistance
Agency will allocate congressionally approved money across the country.
HICprevent | Sep 21, 2016
CDC Dials Back Zika Travel Ban for Miami Neighborhood
Local mosquito transmission appears to have stopped, but pregnant women should protect themselves from insect bites.
Breaking News | Sep 7, 2016
Congress Continues Fight Over Zika Funding as CDC Languishes
Congress fails again to pass a Zika funding bill after CDC chief announces Zika funds are nearly depleted.
HICprevent | Sep 7, 2016
Florida at Zika Crossroads with 7 New Cases of Mosquito Transmission
Can virus be contained? State now up to 56 cases of "non-travel" related Zika.
Breaking News | Sep 3, 2016
Researchers: Zika Treatment May Lie in Existing Drugs
A team of researchers discovered compounds that could help combat Zika — but don't look for them on the market anytime soon.
HICprevent | Aug 26, 2016
FDA: All States Prepare to Screen Blood Supply for Zika Virus
Florida to begin screening immediately, with 11 other states given a 4-week deadline and the rest 12 weeks.
HICprevent | Aug 24, 2016
With New Tampa Case Zika Seeks Foothold, but Many States have Time on Their Side
"One case does not mean active transmission is taking place."
HICprevent | Aug 21, 2016
Miami Twice: Another Area of Transmission Identified as CDC Ups Cautions for Pregnant Women
CDC: All pregnant women in U.S. should be tested for Zika during prenatal care.
Breaking News| Aug 12, 2016
HHS Secretary Diverts $81 Million to Zika in Last-ditch Effort to Continue Research
Rapidly depleting funding for Zika research and vaccine development force HHS secretary to divert cash from critical agencies.
HICprevent | Aug 3, 2016
Zika Strikes a Highly Popular Neighborhood in Miami
Popular shops and restaurants do not bode well for containing Zika in the Wynwood neighborhood.
HICprevent | Aug 1, 2016
Zika Spreading in Miami as More Cases Found
At least 13 cases now, with pregnant women advised to avoid transmission area.
Breaking News | Jul 29, 2016
Mosquito Transmission of Zika Virus in Florida Confirmed
The first U.S. cases of local Zika transmission come two weeks after Congress failed to pass Zika funding bill.
HICprevent | Jul 28, 2016
Florida Close to Making the Call on Local Zika Transmission
Four cases under investigation in non-travelers may be first U.S. mosquito-borne infections.
Breaking News | Jul 18, 2016
Fear & Loathing in Mosquito Country
Zika spreads male-to-female, female-to-male, needlesticks, and don't forget mosquitoes
HICprevent | Jul 15, 2016
Unpredictable Zika Transmits Sexually from Female to Male
Zika spreads male-to-female, female-to-male, needlesticks, and don't forget mosquitoes
HICprevent | Jul 12, 2016
First Zika-related U.S. Death, but still No Cases of Local Mosquito Transmission
U.S. Zika: 1,133 cases, 320 pregnant women with virus, 5 lost babies, 7 live births with defects.
Hospital Report | Jul 1, 2016
State Health Agencies Left in a Zika Preparedness Lurch
Congress is heading into recess without a Zika funding bill, leaving many high-risk states high and dry.
Breaking News | Jun 22, 2016
Zika Vaccine to Begin Phase I Clinical Trial
The FDA approves the first in-human clinical trial on its new Zika vaccine.
HICprevent | Jun 17, 2016
Zika Linked to Six Devastating Pregnancy Outcomes in U.S
Three babies lost, three survive with defects.
HICprevent | Jun 2, 2016
WHO Rejects Calls to Stop Brazil Olympics
Concerned expert group cites ‘secret’ deal with Olympic Committee.
Breaking News | May 31, 2016
First Baby with Zika Born in the United States
Baby born in New Jersey is reported to have microcephaly.
Breaking News | May 26, 2016
Biotech Firm Seeks Emergency Approval of GMO Mosquito to Fight Zika
Could this GMO Aedes aegyppti control the spread of Zika?
HICprevent | May 23, 2016
Pregnant with Zika: More Unknown Than Known
CDC: 279 pregnant women with possible Zika virus in U.S.
Breaking News | May 19, 2016
House of Representatives’ Zika bill is ‘just not enough’
Congress sets the stage for a negotiation battle.
HICprevent | May 17, 2016
Lab-created Zika Virus Clone Could Speed Vaccine, Treatment
Researchers search for points of attack
HICprevent | May 2, 2016
FDA Gives Emergency Approval for New Zika Test
More widespread testing for Zika virus is now available
HICprevent | Apr. 25, 2016
Beware of Needlesticks as Zika Looms
OSHA and the CDC emphasize needlestick prevention
HICprevent | March 21, 2016
FDA Approves Emergency Use Zika Test
Test will only be done in approved lab
Breaking News | March 18, 2016
Have Researchers Solved the Dengue Riddle?
Vaccine could lead to a faster solution to Zika epidemic
HICprevent | Apr. 12, 2016
A Mosquito Bite Becomes Russian Roulette
Prepare for the summer of the mosquito
Breaking News | Apr. 4, 2016
More Research Links Zika to Microcephaly
Experts seem more certain than ever about this suspected fear
Hospital Report | March 2, 2016
Zika and the Olympics
Athletes are concerned about potential transmission
HICprevent| Feb. 29, 2016
Nine U.S. Women Have Acquired Zika Virus
All 9 cases are travel related. Ten others being investigated
HICprevent | Feb. 23, 2016
CDC Rethinks Zika Sex Transmission
It's considered very rare. But it's becoming very real
Breaking News | Feb. 22, 2016
US, BR, Unite to Crack Zika-Microcephaly Code
Researchers search for linking evidence
Breaking News| Feb. 19, 2016
FDA Acts to Reduce Zika Blood Transfusion
New guidelines seek to curb at-risk and hot-zone donations
HICprevent | Feb. 17, 2016
Puerto Rico Bracing for Possible Zika Epidemic
Similarly spread dengue infected 80% of population.
HICprevent | Feb. 11, 2016
Zika Can Be Stopped in Hospitals with Standard Precautions
APIC prez tells IPs to keep their powder dry
Breaking News | Feb. 6, 2016
As Zika Virus Spreads, U.S. Begins Preparations
Researchers search for evidence linking virus to serious birth defect
HICprevent | Feb. 5, 2016
CDC Says Protect the Unborn and Pregnant
'Zika associated microcephaly and other fetal harm are a new phenomenon'
Breaking News | Feb. 5, 2016
Indian Biotech Firm Says It Has Zika Vaccine
Researchers will begin pre-clinical trials in animals in two weeks
HICprevent | Feb. 3, 2016
Zika Sexual Transmission Jolts Public Health Message
The CDC is playing catch-up similar to the first case of Ebola transmission in the U.S.
HICprevent | Feb. 1, 2016
WHO: Spreading Zika Virus a Global Emergency
Malformed newborn heads, paralyzing GB syndrome 'extraordinary'
HICprevent | Jan. 29, 2016
Zika 101: Separating Fact From Fear
'We really do expect there to be a lot more travel-associated cases'
