Zika virus

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NJ reports first case of Zika virus in six years. Here's what to know.

The virus typically comes with mild symptoms but is dangerous for pregnant people.

Caroline Lewis

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NYC Confirms Five Babies Born With Zika-Related Birth Defects

"Today's news is a reminder that Zika continues to be a threat to pregnant women and their babies."

Emma Whitford

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First U.S. Case Of Mosquitoes With Zika Found In Miami Beach

The findings confirmed suspicions that the disease was being spread in Miami through mosquitoes.

David Colon

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More Than 50 Pregnant New Yorkers Have Been Infected With Zika

And federal funds intended to fight the virus are nearly exhausted.

Gaby Del Valle

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Nearly 500 New Yorkers Have Had Zika So Far

Elected officials are pushing Congress to pass a bill that would help combat Zika.

Rebecca Fishbein

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First Baby Born With Zika-Related Birth Defects In NYC

41 pregnant women in the city have tested positive for the virus so far.

Miranda Katz

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Researchers Thrown For Loop After Female Sexually Transmits Zika Virus To Male Partner

Previously, researchers thought Zika could only be transmitted from males to females.

Rebecca Fishbein

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First Case Of Zika Transmitted Through Female-To-Male Sex Is Found In NYC

So far, only male-to-female transmitted cases have been reported.

Rebecca Fishbein

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Zika Virus A Risk To Us 'As A Species,' Health Officials Warn

A panel of experts convened at the American Natural History Museum to discuss the impact Zika might have on NYC last night.

Rebecca Fishbein

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There Have Been At Least 233 Zika Cases In NYC Since January

None of the cases were contracted locally.

Rebecca Fishbein

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