Zika virus infection News

Florida Reaches 20 Reported Cases of Zika Virus

Health officials say 20 cases of the Zika virus have been reported in Florida. The Florida Department of Health announced the new total Friday afternoon. Seven cases were reported in Miami-Dade County, and three each were reported in Broward, Hillsborough …

Florida Declares Emergency After at Least 9 Reported Cases of Zika Virus

Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a health emergency in four counties Wednesday after at least nine cases of the mosquito-borne Zika illness were detected in Florida. Health officials believe all of the cases are from people who contracted the disease …

New York to Offer Free Zika Virus Testing for Symptomatic Travelers

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Monday that the New York State Department of Health will offer advanced lab testing for individuals with symptoms who have traveled to areas where Zika virus infection is ongoing. The lab testing will …