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Sep 20, 2019, 3:58 PM
- Mosquitoes spreading Zika and other viruses in California
  There are now 16 counties where yellow fever mosquito has been detected.
  
  Sep 20, 2019, 3:58 PM
Oct 21, 2018, 4:53 PM
- Mothers of babies afflicted by Zika fight poverty, despair
  Three years after a Zika outbreak, mothers of afflicted babies are struggling.
  
  Oct 21, 2018, 4:53 PM
Oct 12, 2017, 4:04 PM
- Single case of locally transmitted Zika virus confirmed by Florida health department
  Health officials believe the infection occurred after a couple traveled to Cuba.
  
  Oct 12, 2017, 4:04 PM
Aug 2, 2017, 11:06 AM
- Florida confirms its 1st sexually transmitted case of Zika in 2017
  The first sexually transmitted case of Zika for this year has been confirmed in Florida, state officials said.
  
  Aug 2, 2017, 11:06 AM
Apr 28, 2017, 12:29 PM
- No Zika detected in Florida mosquitoes so far this year, officials say
  With summer approaching, officials are hoping to avoid another outbreak.
  
  Apr 28, 2017, 12:29 PM
Apr 4, 2017, 6:09 PM
- 1 in 10 pregnant women with Zika had a fetus or infant with birth defects, CDC says
  Zika is known to lead to birth defects, including microcephaly.
  
  Apr 4, 2017, 6:09 PM
Mar 3, 2017, 4:32 PM
- Zika virus infection during pregnancy may increase birth defect risk 20-fold, CDC study finds
  Birth defects included eye abnormalities and brain malformations.
  
  Mar 3, 2017, 4:32 PM
Feb 17, 2017, 4:25 PM
- Hundreds of DC Zika virus tests to be re-examined after 'technical issues'
  Two pregnant women were found to test positive for suspected Zika after retest.
  
  Feb 17, 2017, 4:25 PM
Jan 11, 2017, 5:35 PM
- Doctors Reveal Photos of Zika's Effects on 1st Person Infected in US by Virus
  The woman gave birth to seemingly healthy baby later that year.
  
  Jan 11, 2017, 5:35 PM
Dec 15, 2016, 2:36 AM
- CDC Warns Against Travel to Texas City After Spread of Zika
  Five cases of locally transmitted Zika have been reported in Brownsville, Texas
  
  Dec 15, 2016, 2:36 AM
Dec 14, 2016, 1:49 PM
- Babies Exposed to Zika Virus in First Trimester More Likely to Have Birth Defects, Study Says
  The Zika virus has been found to cause microcephaly and other birth defects.
  
  Dec 14, 2016, 1:49 PM
Dec 9, 2016, 11:06 AM
- Florida Gov. Says Florida Free of Zika Transmission
  Last area cleared of ongoing Zika transmission.
  
  Dec 9, 2016, 11:06 AM
Dec 7, 2016, 2:42 PM
- 4 More Infants in NYC Reported to Have Zika Virus-Related Birth Defects
  Five NYC infants have been reported to have Zika-related birth defects this year.
  
  Dec 7, 2016, 2:42 PM
Dec 2, 2016, 11:34 AM
- Miami Now Free of Locally Transmitted Zika Virus, CDC Says
  Small area of Miami Beach, Florida, is still dealing with ongoing outbreak.
  
  Dec 2, 2016, 11:34 AM
Nov 28, 2016, 3:46 PM
- Texas Reports First Zika Virus Case Likely Spread by Local Mosquitoes
  It's the second state to report an outbreak of locally transmitted Zika virus.
  
  Nov 28, 2016, 3:46 PM
Nov 18, 2016, 3:30 PM
- WHO Shifts From 'Emergency' Response to Long-Term Zika Fight
  WHO stressed the Zika virus remains a serious threat.
  
  Nov 18, 2016, 3:30 PM
Nov 9, 2016, 4:14 PM
- Florida County Votes to Allow Controversial GMO Mosquito Test
  GMO mosquitoes may be able to be used to help stop the Zika virus.
  
  Nov 9, 2016, 4:14 PM
Oct 19, 2016, 5:03 PM
- Bats Proposed as Latest Weapon to Fight Zika Virus in Miami
  Bats may soon be used by the city as officials scramble to combat Zika.
  
  Oct 19, 2016, 5:03 PM
Oct 13, 2016, 5:19 PM
- Locally Transmitted Zika Virus Cases Found in New Area in Florida
  This is the third area to have local Zika transmission in Florida.
  
  Oct 13, 2016, 5:19 PM
Oct 5, 2016, 6:44 PM
- Further Evidence of Link Between Guillain-Barre Paralysis Syndrome and Zika Virus Infection, Study Finds
  Zika virus continues to spread through much of the Americas.
  
  Oct 5, 2016, 6:44 PM
Sep 19, 2016, 11:58 AM
- Miami Neighborhood Declared Free of Zika Transmission
  Neighborhood where local Zika outbreak started has been cleared.
  
  Sep 19, 2016, 11:58 AM
Sep 16, 2016, 8:51 PM
- Zika Zone Expanded in Miami Beach, Officials Say
  The zone was expanded to a northern portion of Miami Beach.
  
  Sep 16, 2016, 8:51 PM
Sep 15, 2016, 12:51 PM
- Zika Virus Found in Eyes of Adult Patients, Study Finds
  Lesions have been found in patients with the disease.
  
  Sep 15, 2016, 12:51 PM
Sep 13, 2016, 6:18 PM
- 6 New Zika Virus Cases Reported in Florida, Bringing Outbreak Total to 70
  Six new cases reported today in outbreak of locally-transmitted Zika virus.
  
  Sep 13, 2016, 6:18 PM
Sep 13, 2016, 3:34 PM
- CDC Still Stumped by Mystery Zika Case in Utah
  New form of Zika transmission may be possible.
  
  Sep 13, 2016, 3:34 PM
Sep 10, 2016, 3:49 AM
- Miami Beach Mayor Says 'Zika Threat Continues to Grow,' as More Mosquitoes With Zika Found
  Aerial insecticide spraying is currently underway to combat Zika's spread.
  
  Sep 10, 2016, 3:49 AM
Sep 9, 2016, 1:00 PM
- Zika in Florida: Aerial Spraying Starts in Miami Beach
  The aerial spraying was protested this week.
  
  Sep 9, 2016, 1:00 PM
Sep 8, 2016, 12:00 PM
- Zika in Miami: What to Know About the Aerial Spray Pesticide Under Protest
  The pesticide naled is used in aerial spraying to combat the local outbreak.
  
  Sep 8, 2016, 12:00 PM
Sep 7, 2016, 1:54 PM
- Florida Congressman Takes Mosquitoes to House Floor in Call for Zika Action
  Rep. David Jolly wants Congress to pass Zika funding.
  
  Sep 7, 2016, 1:54 PM
Sep 7, 2016, 4:50 AM
- Congress Halts Zika Funds Over Planned Parenthood as Cases Spread
  Congress is hung up on a dispute over Planned Parenthood.
  
  Sep 7, 2016, 4:50 AM
Sep 2, 2016, 5:41 PM
- No Apparent Zika Virus Spread at Rio Olympics, WHO Says
  Zika is still a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the WHO said.
  
  Sep 2, 2016, 5:41 PM
Sep 2, 2016, 11:26 AM
- Hurricane Hermine's Waterlogged Aftermath Prompts Zika Virus Risk Warning
  Florida Gov. Rick Scott is urging the public to steer clear of standing water hours after Hurricane Hermine made landfall in the Sunshine State.
  
  Sep 2, 2016, 11:26 AM
Sep 1, 2016, 1:49 PM
- Zika Virus Found in Mosquitoes for the First Time in Continental US
  Zika outbreak has infected at least 47 in southern Florida.
  
  Sep 1, 2016, 1:49 PM
Aug 26, 2016, 6:36 PM
- Mother Discusses Fears for Child Born With Zika-Related Birth Defects
  Baby girl has calcification in brain and eye damage from virus.
  
  Aug 26, 2016, 6:36 PM
Aug 23, 2016, 4:45 PM
- Devastating Effects of Zika Virus Seen in New Fetal Brain Scans
  Researchers are learning how Zika affects fetal brain development.
  
  Aug 23, 2016, 4:45 PM
Aug 22, 2016, 12:02 PM
- Florida Zika Virus Outbreak: Students to Get Zika Lessons, Mosquito Protection
  Outbreak has infected at least 36 people in south Florida.
  
  Aug 22, 2016, 12:02 PM
Aug 21, 2016, 11:34 AM
- Gulf States Are Next at Risk for Zika Outbreak, NIH Official Says
  The virus could "hang around" the U.S. for another year or two.
  
  Aug 21, 2016, 11:34 AM
Aug 19, 2016, 3:20 PM
- CDC Issues Travel Warning After 5 Infected in New Florida Zika Transmission
  Outbreak started last month.
  
  Aug 19, 2016, 3:20 PM
Aug 18, 2016, 12:57 PM
- Health Group Accuses Florida Officials of Removing Zika Billboards
  A national health advocacy group has accused Fort Lauderdale officials of taking down its billboards promoting condom use to prevent sexual transmission of the virus.
  
  Aug 18, 2016, 12:57 PM
Aug 19, 2016, 3:28 AM
- Possible Zika Cases Being Investigated in Miami Beach
  Public officials are stressing the cases haven't been confirmed
  
  Aug 19, 2016, 3:28 AM

Zika Follow the latest Zika news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.

Mosquitoes spreading Zika and other viruses in California There are now 16 counties where yellow fever mosquito has been detected. Sep 20, 2019, 3:58 PM

Mothers of babies afflicted by Zika fight poverty, despair Three years after a Zika outbreak, mothers of afflicted babies are struggling. Oct 21, 2018, 4:53 PM

Single case of locally transmitted Zika virus confirmed by Florida health department Health officials believe the infection occurred after a couple traveled to Cuba. Oct 12, 2017, 4:04 PM

Florida confirms its 1st sexually transmitted case of Zika in 2017 The first sexually transmitted case of Zika for this year has been confirmed in Florida, state officials said. Aug 2, 2017, 11:06 AM

No Zika detected in Florida mosquitoes so far this year, officials say With summer approaching, officials are hoping to avoid another outbreak. Apr 28, 2017, 12:29 PM

1 in 10 pregnant women with Zika had a fetus or infant with birth defects, CDC says Zika is known to lead to birth defects, including microcephaly. Apr 4, 2017, 6:09 PM

Zika virus infection during pregnancy may increase birth defect risk 20-fold, CDC study finds Birth defects included eye abnormalities and brain malformations. Mar 3, 2017, 4:32 PM

Hundreds of DC Zika virus tests to be re-examined after 'technical issues' Two pregnant women were found to test positive for suspected Zika after retest. Feb 17, 2017, 4:25 PM

Doctors Reveal Photos of Zika's Effects on 1st Person Infected in US by Virus The woman gave birth to seemingly healthy baby later that year. Jan 11, 2017, 5:35 PM

CDC Warns Against Travel to Texas City After Spread of Zika Five cases of locally transmitted Zika have been reported in Brownsville, Texas Dec 15, 2016, 2:36 AM

Babies Exposed to Zika Virus in First Trimester More Likely to Have Birth Defects, Study Says The Zika virus has been found to cause microcephaly and other birth defects. Dec 14, 2016, 1:49 PM

Florida Gov. Says Florida Free of Zika Transmission Last area cleared of ongoing Zika transmission. Dec 9, 2016, 11:06 AM

4 More Infants in NYC Reported to Have Zika Virus-Related Birth Defects Five NYC infants have been reported to have Zika-related birth defects this year. Dec 7, 2016, 2:42 PM

Miami Now Free of Locally Transmitted Zika Virus, CDC Says Small area of Miami Beach, Florida, is still dealing with ongoing outbreak. Dec 2, 2016, 11:34 AM

Texas Reports First Zika Virus Case Likely Spread by Local Mosquitoes It's the second state to report an outbreak of locally transmitted Zika virus. Nov 28, 2016, 3:46 PM

WHO Shifts From 'Emergency' Response to Long-Term Zika Fight WHO stressed the Zika virus remains a serious threat. Nov 18, 2016, 3:30 PM

Florida County Votes to Allow Controversial GMO Mosquito Test GMO mosquitoes may be able to be used to help stop the Zika virus. Nov 9, 2016, 4:14 PM

Bats Proposed as Latest Weapon to Fight Zika Virus in Miami Bats may soon be used by the city as officials scramble to combat Zika. Oct 19, 2016, 5:03 PM

Locally Transmitted Zika Virus Cases Found in New Area in Florida This is the third area to have local Zika transmission in Florida. Oct 13, 2016, 5:19 PM

Further Evidence of Link Between Guillain-Barre Paralysis Syndrome and Zika Virus Infection, Study Finds Zika virus continues to spread through much of the Americas. Oct 5, 2016, 6:44 PM

Miami Neighborhood Declared Free of Zika Transmission Neighborhood where local Zika outbreak started has been cleared. Sep 19, 2016, 11:58 AM

Zika Zone Expanded in Miami Beach, Officials Say The zone was expanded to a northern portion of Miami Beach. Sep 16, 2016, 8:51 PM

Zika Virus Found in Eyes of Adult Patients, Study Finds Lesions have been found in patients with the disease. Sep 15, 2016, 12:51 PM

6 New Zika Virus Cases Reported in Florida, Bringing Outbreak Total to 70 Six new cases reported today in outbreak of locally-transmitted Zika virus. Sep 13, 2016, 6:18 PM

CDC Still Stumped by Mystery Zika Case in Utah New form of Zika transmission may be possible. Sep 13, 2016, 3:34 PM

Miami Beach Mayor Says 'Zika Threat Continues to Grow,' as More Mosquitoes With Zika Found Aerial insecticide spraying is currently underway to combat Zika's spread. Sep 10, 2016, 3:49 AM

Zika in Florida: Aerial Spraying Starts in Miami Beach The aerial spraying was protested this week. Sep 9, 2016, 1:00 PM

Zika in Miami: What to Know About the Aerial Spray Pesticide Under Protest The pesticide naled is used in aerial spraying to combat the local outbreak. Sep 8, 2016, 12:00 PM

Florida Congressman Takes Mosquitoes to House Floor in Call for Zika Action Rep. David Jolly wants Congress to pass Zika funding. Sep 7, 2016, 1:54 PM

Congress Halts Zika Funds Over Planned Parenthood as Cases Spread Congress is hung up on a dispute over Planned Parenthood. Sep 7, 2016, 4:50 AM

No Apparent Zika Virus Spread at Rio Olympics, WHO Says Zika is still a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the WHO said. Sep 2, 2016, 5:41 PM

Hurricane Hermine's Waterlogged Aftermath Prompts Zika Virus Risk Warning Florida Gov. Rick Scott is urging the public to steer clear of standing water hours after Hurricane Hermine made landfall in the Sunshine State. Sep 2, 2016, 11:26 AM

Zika Virus Found in Mosquitoes for the First Time in Continental US Zika outbreak has infected at least 47 in southern Florida. Sep 1, 2016, 1:49 PM

Mother Discusses Fears for Child Born With Zika-Related Birth Defects Baby girl has calcification in brain and eye damage from virus. Aug 26, 2016, 6:36 PM

Devastating Effects of Zika Virus Seen in New Fetal Brain Scans Researchers are learning how Zika affects fetal brain development. Aug 23, 2016, 4:45 PM

Florida Zika Virus Outbreak: Students to Get Zika Lessons, Mosquito Protection Outbreak has infected at least 36 people in south Florida. Aug 22, 2016, 12:02 PM

Gulf States Are Next at Risk for Zika Outbreak, NIH Official Says The virus could "hang around" the U.S. for another year or two. Aug 21, 2016, 11:34 AM

CDC Issues Travel Warning After 5 Infected in New Florida Zika Transmission Outbreak started last month. Aug 19, 2016, 3:20 PM

Health Group Accuses Florida Officials of Removing Zika Billboards A national health advocacy group has accused Fort Lauderdale officials of taking down its billboards promoting condom use to prevent sexual transmission of the virus. Aug 18, 2016, 12:57 PM

Possible Zika Cases Being Investigated in Miami Beach Public officials are stressing the cases haven't been confirmed Aug 19, 2016, 3:28 AM

Recent Topics

Mosquitoes spreading Zika and other viruses in California
There are now 16 counties where yellow fever mosquito has been detected.

Sep 20, 2019, 3:58 PM

Mothers of babies afflicted by Zika fight poverty, despair
Three years after a Zika outbreak, mothers of afflicted babies are struggling.

Oct 21, 2018, 4:53 PM

Single case of locally transmitted Zika virus confirmed by Florida health department
Health officials believe the infection occurred after a couple traveled to Cuba.

Oct 12, 2017, 4:04 PM

Florida confirms its 1st sexually transmitted case of Zika in 2017
The first sexually transmitted case of Zika for this year has been confirmed in Florida, state officials said.

Aug 2, 2017, 11:06 AM

No Zika detected in Florida mosquitoes so far this year, officials say
With summer approaching, officials are hoping to avoid another outbreak.

Apr 28, 2017, 12:29 PM

1 in 10 pregnant women with Zika had a fetus or infant with birth defects, CDC says
Zika is known to lead to birth defects, including microcephaly.

Apr 4, 2017, 6:09 PM

Zika virus infection during pregnancy may increase birth defect risk 20-fold, CDC study finds
Birth defects included eye abnormalities and brain malformations.

Mar 3, 2017, 4:32 PM

Hundreds of DC Zika virus tests to be re-examined after 'technical issues'
Two pregnant women were found to test positive for suspected Zika after retest.

Feb 17, 2017, 4:25 PM

Doctors Reveal Photos of Zika's Effects on 1st Person Infected in US by Virus
The woman gave birth to seemingly healthy baby later that year.

Jan 11, 2017, 5:35 PM

CDC Warns Against Travel to Texas City After Spread of Zika
Five cases of locally transmitted Zika have been reported in Brownsville, Texas

Dec 15, 2016, 2:36 AM

Babies Exposed to Zika Virus in First Trimester More Likely to Have Birth Defects, Study Says
The Zika virus has been found to cause microcephaly and other birth defects.

Dec 14, 2016, 1:49 PM

Florida Gov. Says Florida Free of Zika Transmission
Last area cleared of ongoing Zika transmission.

Dec 9, 2016, 11:06 AM

4 More Infants in NYC Reported to Have Zika Virus-Related Birth Defects
Five NYC infants have been reported to have Zika-related birth defects this year.

Dec 7, 2016, 2:42 PM

Miami Now Free of Locally Transmitted Zika Virus, CDC Says
Small area of Miami Beach, Florida, is still dealing with ongoing outbreak.

Dec 2, 2016, 11:34 AM

Texas Reports First Zika Virus Case Likely Spread by Local Mosquitoes
It's the second state to report an outbreak of locally transmitted Zika virus.

Nov 28, 2016, 3:46 PM

WHO Shifts From 'Emergency' Response to Long-Term Zika Fight
WHO stressed the Zika virus remains a serious threat.

Nov 18, 2016, 3:30 PM

Florida County Votes to Allow Controversial GMO Mosquito Test
GMO mosquitoes may be able to be used to help stop the Zika virus.

Nov 9, 2016, 4:14 PM

Bats Proposed as Latest Weapon to Fight Zika Virus in Miami
Bats may soon be used by the city as officials scramble to combat Zika.

Oct 19, 2016, 5:03 PM

Locally Transmitted Zika Virus Cases Found in New Area in Florida
This is the third area to have local Zika transmission in Florida.

Oct 13, 2016, 5:19 PM

Further Evidence of Link Between Guillain-Barre Paralysis Syndrome and Zika Virus Infection, Study Finds
Zika virus continues to spread through much of the Americas.

Oct 5, 2016, 6:44 PM

Miami Neighborhood Declared Free of Zika Transmission
Neighborhood where local Zika outbreak started has been cleared.

Sep 19, 2016, 11:58 AM

Zika Zone Expanded in Miami Beach, Officials Say
The zone was expanded to a northern portion of Miami Beach.

Sep 16, 2016, 8:51 PM

Zika Virus Found in Eyes of Adult Patients, Study Finds
Lesions have been found in patients with the disease.

Sep 15, 2016, 12:51 PM

6 New Zika Virus Cases Reported in Florida, Bringing Outbreak Total to 70
Six new cases reported today in outbreak of locally-transmitted Zika virus.

Sep 13, 2016, 6:18 PM

CDC Still Stumped by Mystery Zika Case in Utah
New form of Zika transmission may be possible.

Sep 13, 2016, 3:34 PM

Miami Beach Mayor Says 'Zika Threat Continues to Grow,' as More Mosquitoes With Zika Found
Aerial insecticide spraying is currently underway to combat Zika's spread.

Sep 10, 2016, 3:49 AM

Zika in Florida: Aerial Spraying Starts in Miami Beach
The aerial spraying was protested this week.

Sep 9, 2016, 1:00 PM

Zika in Miami: What to Know About the Aerial Spray Pesticide Under Protest
The pesticide naled is used in aerial spraying to combat the local outbreak.

Sep 8, 2016, 12:00 PM

Florida Congressman Takes Mosquitoes to House Floor in Call for Zika Action
Rep. David Jolly wants Congress to pass Zika funding.

Sep 7, 2016, 1:54 PM

Congress Halts Zika Funds Over Planned Parenthood as Cases Spread
Congress is hung up on a dispute over Planned Parenthood.

Sep 7, 2016, 4:50 AM

No Apparent Zika Virus Spread at Rio Olympics, WHO Says
Zika is still a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the WHO said.

Sep 2, 2016, 5:41 PM

Hurricane Hermine's Waterlogged Aftermath Prompts Zika Virus Risk Warning
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is urging the public to steer clear of standing water hours after Hurricane Hermine made landfall in the Sunshine State.

Sep 2, 2016, 11:26 AM

Zika Virus Found in Mosquitoes for the First Time in Continental US
Zika outbreak has infected at least 47 in southern Florida.

Sep 1, 2016, 1:49 PM

Mother Discusses Fears for Child Born With Zika-Related Birth Defects
Baby girl has calcification in brain and eye damage from virus.

Aug 26, 2016, 6:36 PM

Devastating Effects of Zika Virus Seen in New Fetal Brain Scans
Researchers are learning how Zika affects fetal brain development.

Aug 23, 2016, 4:45 PM

Florida Zika Virus Outbreak: Students to Get Zika Lessons, Mosquito Protection
Outbreak has infected at least 36 people in south Florida.

Aug 22, 2016, 12:02 PM

Gulf States Are Next at Risk for Zika Outbreak, NIH Official Says
The virus could "hang around" the U.S. for another year or two.

Aug 21, 2016, 11:34 AM

CDC Issues Travel Warning After 5 Infected in New Florida Zika Transmission
Outbreak started last month.

Aug 19, 2016, 3:20 PM

Health Group Accuses Florida Officials of Removing Zika Billboards
A national health advocacy group has accused Fort Lauderdale officials of taking down its billboards promoting condom use to prevent sexual transmission of the virus.

Aug 18, 2016, 12:57 PM

Possible Zika Cases Being Investigated in Miami Beach
Public officials are stressing the cases haven't been confirmed

Aug 19, 2016, 3:28 AM