Florida claims 10 new locally transmitted Zika cases

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Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Monday announced 10 new cases of locally transmitted Zika, bringing the total number of local cases to 14, as federal health officials issued a travel warning for the area where the virus has been found.

The outbreak is so far limited to a 1-square mile area just north of downtown Miami and has affected two women and 12 men, Scott said Monday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday urged pregnant women to avoid travel to that part of Miami.

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