Latest about Zika
Zika Virus Was in Brazil a Year Before It Was Detected
For about a year, the Zika virus circulated undetected, in infections that may have been mistaken for Dengue or other diseases, researcher shave found.
Over 100 Zika Cases Confirmed in US, CDC Says
The number of Zika cases in the United States is on the rise.
NY's New Zika Plan Will Include 'Protection Kits' for Pregnant Women
New York state officials have announced a new plan aimed at preventing the transmission of the mosquito-borne Zika virus or limiting an outbreak if the virus were to arrive in the area.
Here Are the US Cities at Highest Risk for Zika Transmission
While areas of south Texas and Florida are at high risk of localized Zika transmission, only a handful of people are likely to be infected.
Zika Does Raise Microcephaly Risk, New Study Suggests
One in 100 women who become infected with the Zika virus during the first trimester of pregnancy will give birth to a child with microcephaly, a new estimate says.
Risk of Zika Infection Is Low at High Altitudes, CDC Says
Pregnant women may not need to avoid travel to all areas where the Zika virus is spreading — health officials say that, in high elevations, there is a low risk of becoming infected with the virus.
Human Trials of Zika Vaccine May Begin This Fall
The first vaccine trials against the Zika virus will likely start this fall, federal health officials announced today (March 10).
New Zika Study Finds Grave Outcomes for Some Pregnant Women
Some pregnant women with Zika virus tend not to fare well, and neither do their fetuses, a new study finds.
