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 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
Feb 17 As Brazil grapples with Zika, vaccine rumors stir among mothers By Katie Worth, FRONTLINE In northern Brazil, mothers debate whether vaccines triggered the microcephaly outbreak versus the suspected cause: mosquito-borne Zika virus. Continue reading