CDC is deactivated its emergency response for Zika virus (Zika) to transition efforts to normal program operations on September 29, 2017. On January 22, 2016, CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in response to the devastating effects of Zika virus infection … Continue reading Heads Up: CDC Is Deactivated Zika Emergency Operations Center
Zika is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, aggressive biters that can strike during the day and at night. It has appeared in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, as well as Central and South America, Mexico and the … Continue reading Zika: What You Need to Know
As the number of Zika-infected patients keeps rising in the United States and its territories, so do the concerns. “We are focused on and frankly worried about the possibility of birth defects and miscarriages in babies born to women with … Continue reading CDC Responding to Zika Virus in United States
U.S. states and territories can now apply to CDC for funds to fight Zika locally. More than $85 million in redirected funds identified by the Department of Health and Human Services is being made available to support efforts to protect … Continue reading CDC Announces Funds For States And Territories To Prepare For Zika
Mosquitoes and their breeding sites pose a significant risk factor for Zika virus infection. Prevention and control relies on reducing mosquitoes through source reduction (removal and modification of breeding sites) and reducing contact between mosquitoes and people. This can be … Continue reading WHO Declares Zika Virus Emergency, Here Are Facts