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“This is the first time a mosquito-borne disease has ever caused birth defects in humans.”
Agency will allocate congressionally approved money across the country.
Local mosquito transmission appears to have stopped, but pregnant women should protect themselves from insect bites.
Congress fails again to pass a Zika funding bill after CDC chief announces Zika funds are nearly depleted.
Can virus be contained? State now up to 56 cases of "non-travel" related Zika.
A team of researchers discovered compounds that could help combat Zika — but don't look for them on the market anytime soon.
Florida to begin screening immediately, with 11 other states given a 4-week deadline and the rest 12 weeks.
"One case does not mean active transmission is taking place."
CDC: All pregnant women in U.S. should be tested for Zika during prenatal care.
Rapidly depleting funding for Zika research and vaccine development force HHS secretary to divert cash from critical agencies.
Popular shops and restaurants do not bode well for containing Zika in the Wynwood neighborhood.
At least 13 cases now, with pregnant women advised to avoid transmission area.
The first U.S. cases of local Zika transmission come two weeks after Congress failed to pass Zika funding bill.
Four cases under investigation in non-travelers may be first U.S. mosquito-borne infections.
Zika spreads male-to-female, female-to-male, needlesticks, and don't forget mosquitoes
Zika spreads male-to-female, female-to-male, needlesticks, and don't forget mosquitoes
U.S. Zika: 1,133 cases, 320 pregnant women with virus, 5 lost babies, 7 live births with defects.
Congress is heading into recess without a Zika funding bill, leaving many high-risk states high and dry.
The FDA approves the first in-human clinical trial on its new Zika vaccine.
Three babies lost, three survive with defects.
Concerned expert group cites ‘secret’ deal with Olympic Committee.
Baby born in New Jersey is reported to have microcephaly.
Could this GMO Aedes aegyppti control the spread of Zika?
CDC: 279 pregnant women with possible Zika virus in U.S.
Congress sets the stage for a negotiation battle.
Researchers search for points of attack
More widespread testing for Zika virus is now available
OSHA and the CDC emphasize needlestick prevention
Test will only be done in approved lab
Vaccine could lead to a faster solution to Zika epidemic
Prepare for the summer of the mosquito
Experts seem more certain than ever about this suspected fear
Athletes are concerned about potential transmission
All 9 cases are travel related. Ten others being investigated
It's considered very rare. But it's becoming very real
Researchers search for linking evidence
New guidelines seek to curb at-risk and hot-zone donations
Similarly spread dengue infected 80% of population.
APIC prez tells IPs to keep their powder dry
Researchers search for evidence linking virus to serious birth defect
'Zika associated microcephaly and other fetal harm are a new phenomenon'
Researchers will begin pre-clinical trials in animals in two weeks
The CDC is playing catch-up similar to the first case of Ebola transmission in the U.S.
Malformed newborn heads, paralyzing GB syndrome 'extraordinary'
'We really do expect there to be a lot more travel-associated cases'