Friday, August 19, 2016

Zika Infects 5 in Miami Beach, Governor Rick Scott Says

Zika is now spreading in two places in Florida — in Miami Beach as well as an area north of Miami, Governor Rick Scott confirmed Friday.

Five people have been infected by Zika locally in Miami Beach, Scott said at a news conference.

Florida health officials had earlier denied reports that Zika was spreading locally in Miami Beach. The local spread — meaning none of those infected had traveled to Zika-affected regions — strongly suggests that mosquitoes in the area have become infected with the virus and are biting people and spreading it. 

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