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Zika Virus in Florida

Special | 10m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in 5 counties because of Zika Virus.

As of today, the Florida Department of Health has confirmed five travel-related cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in Miami-Dade County, as well as a case in Broward, bringing the total number in the state to 12. Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in 5 counties in the hopes to get ahead of this fast-spreading virus. What do you need to know and are we prepared?

02/05/2016 | Rating NR

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Zika Virus in Florida

Special | 10m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

As of today, the Florida Department of Health has confirmed five travel-related cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in Miami-Dade County, as well as a case in Broward, bringing the total number in the state to 12. Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in 5 counties in the hopes to get ahead of this fast-spreading virus. What do you need to know and are we prepared?

02/05/2016 | Rating NR

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