Tag: Zika Virus

Federal health officials say they are confident that Zika has not become airborne. A Utah man who became the first person in the continental U.S. to die after being infected with the Zika virus passed it to a caregiver. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

CDC: ‘Extremely unlikely’ Zika airborne

Robert King · July 18, 2016 7:01 pm

Health officials said they are exploring how a Utah resident, a close family contact, got the virus. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File)

Utah resident gets Zika through unknown method

Robert King · July 18, 2016 5:30 pm

The start of a phase II trial would be endangered without more funding, says Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a part of NIH.. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

NIH: Lack of funding endangers start of Zika vaccine trial

Robert King · July 17, 2016 4:01 am

Sen. Bill Cassidy said, "The pattern is well known, an outbreak of disease occurs, public panic grows, Congress scrambles and appropriates money." (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Senators seek health emergency fund after Zika stalemate

Robert King · July 15, 2016 4:27 pm

The CDC said Friday it has evidence that women can spread the Zika virus through sex. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

CDC: Women can spread Zika through sex

Robert King · July 15, 2016 3:02 pm

Voters trust presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on healthcare more than her opponent, presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Voters prefer Dems on healthcare, survey shows

Paige Winfield Cunningham · July 15, 2016 7:00 am

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, said blocking the bill again, "months after saying it was so urgent," is tantamount to "tying the hands" of those working to prevent outbreaks of Zika. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP senator: Blame Dems if Zika spreads

Mariana Barillas · July 14, 2016 8:46 pm

"If Senate Democrats continue to block consideration of Zika legislation, we urge you to aggressively use funds already available to mount a strong defense against the virus," Republicans wrote in a letter to President Obama. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

GOP to Obama: Start spending the Zika money you have

Susan Ferrechio · July 14, 2016 7:49 pm

Senate Dems block Zika funding for the summer

Senate Dems block Zika funding for the summer

Susan Ferrechio · July 14, 2016 7:03 pm

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Thomas Frieden said he's confident more studies will show a link between the Zika virus and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

CDC: ‘Almost certain’ Zika causes paralysis disorder

Robert King · July 13, 2016 8:26 pm

Between 350,000 and 500,000 visitors and athletes from 207 countries are expected to attend the games. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

CDC: Olympic visitors face low risk of Zika

Paige Winfield Cunningham · July 13, 2016 3:00 pm

The Obama administration is asking Republican leaders to pass a Zika plan with bipartisan support. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama makes last-minute Zika ask

Paige Winfield Cunningham · July 13, 2016 2:44 pm