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U.S. officials: Zika virus scarier than we thought

The CDC now believes the mosquito that carries the Zika virus is found in thirty states, not twelve as previously estimated. The administration says they need $1.9 billion to beef up our ability to diagnose Zika, get rid of mosquito breeding grounds, track the disease throughout the country, and develop a vaccine. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
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