Florida Zika Virus

• Doctors tie Zika virus to heart problems in some adults

  For the first time, doctors have tied infection with the Zika virus to possible new heart problems in adults. The evidence so far is only in eight people in Venezuela, and is not enough to prove a link.

  Health

  Mar 10, 2017
  
• Pregnant Canadian women urged to avoid parts of Florida due to Zika virus

  The Public Health Agency is telling pregnant Canadian women who visited Miami-Dade and Broward counties in Florida on or after June 15 to take precautions against the Zika virus.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2016
  
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• 14 Florida Zika cases likely caused by mosquitoes: governor

  Florida Gov. Rick Scott says there are 10 new infections of the Zika virus likely transmitted by mosquitoes, bringing the total in the state to 14.

  Health

  Aug 1, 2016
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• Federal funding needed to contain mosquitoes that carry Zika: Florida officials

  Florida mosquito control officials worry they won't be able to keep up their efforts to contain the bugs that carry Zika without federal funding.

  World

  Jul 22, 2016
• Florida health officials probe 1st possible Zika case from Miami mosquito bite

  Miami-Dade County has the most confirmed infections in Florida so far - 88, but all have been found to be travel-related.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2016