ABC, CNN — Zika concerns widen in the midst of possible heavy rain in South Florida. Crews are working around the clock in Miami, where Zika outbreaks have been declared. Forecasters are keeping a close eye on a tropical system that could threaten South Florida. Experts say heavy rain could mean standing water and standing water can likely lead to…
Experts say fears of Mosquitoes with the Zika Virus spreading in Flood ravaged areas not a major concern. Federal Officials say flooding and storms boost the mosquito population but not the type that trasmit viruses like Zika. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Zika
South Carolina is getting an additional $400,000 from the federal government to battle the Zika virus.
ROCK HILL, SC –ABC COLUMBIA’S Amanda Fitzpatrick reports. York County announcing it’s first case of the Zika virus, bringing the total to 18 cases in South Carolina. Chuck Haynes with Emergency Management in York County says, “The Zika virus is not in the mosquito population, it is only in one person that traveled to a country that has Zika.” Zika…
In this Feb. 11, 2016, file photo of aedes aegypti mosquitoes are seen in a mosquito cage at a laboratory in Cucuta, Colombia. Ricardo Mazalan/AP Photo The Zika virus has been documented for the first time to have been transmitted from a woman to a man through sexual contact, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The centers for Disease Control is helping South Carolina battle the Zika Virus. The group is awarding South Carolina 343 Thousand Dollars as part o it’s 25 million in funding to states, cities to support efforts to protect Americans from Zika virus infection. Categories: News Tags: Zika
Columbia,S.C.(WOLO) Click here to find out more about the latest health news. Tags: funds, Health, Zika
Rio, Brazil (WOLO) — There are new concerns swarming around the Zika Virus in our nations Capitol and beyond. The house has now approved a bill for 622 Billion dollars to help fight the mosquito born virus, but that is not help quell fears in Brazil where the Olympics are set to take place this summer. Click here to find…
