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Jun 23

Amid guns sit-in, House passes $1.1 billion Zika defense bill

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The House has passed a $1.1 billion House-Senate measure to combat the Zika virus, but the GOP-drafted measure is a nonstarter with Senate Democrats and the Obama White House.

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Jun 21

NIH launches massive study of pregnant women in Zika-hit regions

By Associated Press

The U.S. National Institutes of Health announced the study Tuesday, saying researchers will enroll participants starting in the first trimester and compare the birth outcomes of those who become infected with Zika and those who don't.

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Jun 18

Zika virus spreading rapidly across Puerto Rico

By Helen Branswell, STAT

There are alarming signs the Zika virus is spreading rapidly in Puerto Rico, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.

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Jun 16

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Will Zika virus overshadow the Rio Olympics?

By PBS NewsHour

In Brazil, epicenter of the Zika virus, local authorities and organizers of the upcoming Olympic Games have been striving to assure the world that it's safe for athletes and tourists. The World Health Organization has issued a series of guidelines…

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Jun 16

Three U.S. infants have been born with Zika-related birth defects, CDC says

By Helen Branswell, STAT

Three other pregnancies in the U.S. have also been affected by Zika infections, but they were not carried to term, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Jun 15

CDC: Zika infection without symptoms can harm fetus too

By Helen Branswell, STAT

A study of 616 Colombian women spotlights new details on when Zika virus infection is most dangerous during pregnancy.

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Jun 14

Women and the Zika virus: Some questions and answers

By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News

Let’s cut through the hype about the Zika virus. What’s the danger? A lot is up in the air, since there’s not a ton of research on the virus. Here’s a quick breakdown of the smart questions to ask and…

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May 26

CDC urges speed on Zika funding as House struggles to reach agreement

By Andrew Taylor and Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The U.S. must act more quickly to protect pregnant women from birth defect-causing Zika, a top health official said today.

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May 24

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What’s behind biting political fight in Congress over Zika funding?

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In February, the White House issued a $1.9 billion plan for combating Zika virus in the U.S., including provisions for mosquito control, education and research into a vaccine. While GOP lawmakers opposed that plan, the Senate passed a bipartisan $1.1…

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May 24

To scope out Zika, Houston scientists set traps for mosquitoes

By Carrie Feibel, Houston Public Media

Mosquito control is serious business in Harris County, Texas. The county, which includes Houston, stretches across 1,777 square miles and is the third most populous county in the U.S. The area’s warm, muggy climate and snaking system of bayous provide…

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