Apr 29 U.S. records first Zika death; Congress breaks without decision on emergency funds By Nsikan Akpan The United States has reported its first Zika-related death in Puerto Rico. The Zika virus also was spotted in tiger mosquitoes, a species with a broad range in the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 19 Map: Do you live in an area where Zika could strike? By Nsikan Akpan In three maps, U.S. and UK scientists chart the most suitable areas for Zika virus outbreaks. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 5:48 Is a perfect storm of Zika virus conditions coming to the Gulf Coast? By PBS News Hour In the wake of the CDC’s revelation that Zika virus causes microcephaly in infants, doctors are grappling with the thorny issue of whether they should recommend that women in high-risk areas avoid getting pregnant this summer. Hari Sreenivasan talks to… Continue watching
Apr 18 Here’s what we know about Zika’s threat to pregnant women By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Zika may stand convicted of causing devastating birth defects but there still are lots of questions about how much of a threat the virus poses to pregnant women, and what to do about it. Continue reading
Apr 14 Sexual transmission of Zika seen between gay men for first time By Helen Branswell, STAT Men can contract Zika through unprotected sex with other men who are infected with the virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday, a finding that adds to experts’ understanding of how Zika can be transmitted. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 5:46 News Wrap: Verizon workers protest expired contracts By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, nearly 40,000 Verizon employees across nine states walked off the job to protest the company’s alleged attempts to freeze pensions, make layoffs easier and hire more contract workers. Also, the CDC reported that Zika virus… Continue watching
Apr 13 It’s confirmed. Zika virus causes microcephaly and other birth defects, CDC says By Nsikan Akpan Following months of investigation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has concluded that Zika virus causes birth defects, namely microcephaly. Continue reading
Apr 06 White House to transfer $589M of Ebola funds to combat Zika virus By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Congressional officials say the Obama administration has decided to transfer leftover money from the largely successful fight against Ebola to combat the growing threat of the Zika virus. Continue reading
Apr 05 Why the Zika outbreak might end with a whimper and other FAQs By Helen Branswell, STAT Experts discuss whether or not Zika virus will become a perennial risk for pregnant women. Continue reading
Mar 25 World Cup fans didn’t trigger Zika outbreak in Brazil, study says By Dina Fine Maron, Scientific American New genomic analysis clears 2014 sports enthusiasts of unwittingly transporting Zika virus into Brazil. Continue reading