An curved arrow pointing right. The Zika virus was discovered almost 60 years ago, but only recently has it caught the world's attention by sweeping through South and Central America and causing ...

For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Zika virus website. A list of areas with active, mosquito-borne transmission of the Zika virus is available on the CDC website.

Respiratory illness activity is currently considered "high" in the United States, according to the CDC. In one state, it is ...

make sure to check with the CDC for updated information on new Zika cases worldwide and take extra precautions before, during and after your trip to reduce your risk of contracting the virus and ...

Dr. Anne Schuchat of the CDC spoke at the White House on Monday April 11, 2016 about the potential threat Zika virus may have on the United States. Produced by Emma Fierberg Follow BI Video ...

With the virus linked to birth defects, the CDC has advised pregnant women that out of an abundance of caution, they should consider postponing travel to the areas where Zika virus transmission is ...

Zika virus, first identified in 1947 in Uganda ... there were 224 laboratory confirmed cases acquired through local mosquito transmission according to the CDC. With the exception of six cases in Texas ...