Zika virus

Three Cases of Zika Virus Confirmed in Florida; Battle with Zika Virus Not Over, Surgeon General Warns

Health officials in Florida confirmed three new cases of Zika virus that were locally acquired, alth...

Mar 03, 2017 10:11 AM EST

Senate Nears Deal for $1.1 Billion Funding to Fight Zika Virus

The Senate Republicans are nearing to a final agreement with the Democrats regarding the funding for...

Apr 27, 2016 12:21 AM EDT

Senate Republicans take initial action on Zika Virus emergency funding

The Senate GOP is planning to a draft a bill that would provide $1 billion to fund a program that wo...

Apr 21, 2016 06:54 AM EDT

Zika Drug Bill Approved by U.S. Congress

In light of the widespread Zika Virus going on in different parts of the world, the U.S. Congress ha...

Apr 13, 2016 05:09 AM EDT

White House declines House GOP proposal to repurpose Ebola funds for anti-Zika virus programs, vaccine research

The White House has declined a proposal from House Republicans to utilize unobligated Ebola money to...

Feb 20, 2016 11:15 PM EST

US companies’ employees discouraged of travelling to Zika infected areas; Legal protection in place

Employees are now weary in going to Zika-infected areas despite work related activities. Though the ...

Feb 09, 2016 06:26 PM EST

Brazil deploys 220,000 soldiers against Zika virus; More possible outbreaks in countries with Aedes mosquitoes, says WHO

Brazil will assemble its army to fight against mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus, known for causing...

Jan 26, 2016 08:35 PM EST