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Zika Virus

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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.

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Apr 18

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Is a perfect storm of Zika virus conditions coming to the Gulf Coast?

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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…

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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.

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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.

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Apr 13

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News Wrap: Verizon workers protest expired contracts

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mar 20

CDC issues travel advisory as Zika virus spreads to Cuba

By Michael D. Regan

Cuban health officials so far confirmed five instances of people infected with the virus, with an additional 130 people showing symptoms.

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