St Lucia confirms two cases of Zika virus

Purdue researchers Richard Kuhn and Michael Rossmann led the team of researchers to determine the Zika virus structure

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Chairman Hal Rogers and other top Republicans on the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee said ^[1] in a statement they would "monitor the changing needs resulting from this unpredictable crisis" to ensure that needed funds are available.

According to local media (computer translated ^[2]), Secretary of the Department of Health, Ana Ríus Armendariz issued Administrative Order No. 350 requiring health plans to provide coverage of the most effective contraceptive methods such as intrauterine devices and inserting hormonal implants.

Should Congress approve a larger budget to help fight Zika? Some are planning a destination wedding, some are awaiting a long-envisioned vacation or honeymoon, and some just want to understand how real the threat of Zika is. He added that many of those infected don't even know it.

"The best protection from Zika virus is to prevent mosquito bites by using barriers such as mosquito repellent and mosquito nets". The woman also reported eye pain and muscle aches. "Those who do [have symptoms] usually have a fever first and then a rash on the skin".

"I found out about it while I was there, so I did a little research and initially discovered it was more serious for pregnant women", Pastor Davis said.

Zika has been associated with microcephaly in babies, a condition where newborns heads are smaller than expected.

The agency said research continues to determine a "causal link" between the Zika virus and neurological disorders in fetuses, newborns, infants, and adults.

The Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are keeping the Zika virus in people's minds as Flag Day festivities get underway.

A common misconception is that Zika is a problem in "other" countries and that it is not a relevant concern for the United States.

With mounting pressures to find a treatment for Zika, experts are working tirelessly to unlock the mysteries that surround this illness.

Gimenez, the county mayor, said that as summer approaches, traffic through South Florida's airports and seaports will peak at the same time as mosquito season - with many travelers visiting Latin American and Caribbean countries most affected by the virus.

And this Asian tiger mosquito can be particularly aggressive, following people inside their homes or into their cars for a blood meal, according to Gerloff.

"It's going to be moving into the United States", Kirkpatrick said of Zika. "The CDC, the state health department, and our county health department are fully prepared for cases of Zika virus, which is important to note, can not be transmitted through casual contact".