Colombia confirms first Zika-linked birth defects
Colombia has been fearing a surge in cases ever since the epidemic hit Brazil last year
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Colombia has been fearing a surge in cases ever since the epidemic hit Brazil last year
It's the first time in history a virus transmitted by mosquito bite has been found to cause birth defects
The mosquito-borne illness is spreading rapidly and may pose a serious risk to unborn babies
Democrats blasted Republicans on Wednesday for blocking an amendment that would have fulfilled the administration's $1.9 billion request
President Obama plans to sign the bill, even though it doesn't provide the $1.9 billion the administration wants to fight the virus
Once thought to be a benign virus that wouldn't cause significant harm, researchers say they are just starting to learn why Zika may be so dangerous
Federal health officials say more funding is needed to combat the spread of a frightening new virus
Poll shows many don't know Zika virus can spread through sex, or that it's linked to birth defects
Congress has not yet acted on Obama's $2 billion in emergency funding for Zika, submitted in February
Working closely with officials, researchers in Hawaii are crunching data to track the Zika virus and curb its spread
Hundreds of federal, state and local health officials attended the Atlanta meeting focused on Zika monitoring, mosquito control, and protections for pregnant women
The mosquitoes that transmit the virus may live more areas of the country than previously thought
Survey finds common misconceptions about how the virus spreads and what you should do to protect yourself
Maricopa County woman is Arizona's first case of the Zika virus, health officials have confirmed
How long can the Zika virus linger and spread? The CDC offers updated guidance
If you're heading to the Caribbean or Latin America this spring, take precautions to protect yourself from the virus
CDC adds Cuba to its travel notice for Zika the day before President Obama visits the island for historic trip
A new study highlights areas at highest risk, but experts say this country won't be as hard hit as Brazil
Economic and public policy factors cripple nation's ability to manage outbreak and the surge in birth defects likely linked to it
To help test drugs for dengue, and soon Zika virus, some people are getting infected on purpose
New study is the first to estimate how many babies may be born with microcephaly linked to Zika virus
Health officials say Mexico City and other places at high elevation are safe for pregnant women to visit
The United States has yet to face a major outbreak, but concern is growing in many places
As Zika threatens to spread, Hawaii is having trouble battling another mosquito-borne virus
Health officials plead with Congress to fund Zika virus prevention efforts in Latin America to stem risk to U.S.