Tag: Zika Virus

Health officials are examining 14 reports, several of which involve pregnant women. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

CDC finds more cases of sexually transmitted Zika

Robert King · February 23, 2016 7:45 pm

"This request supports the necessary steps to fortify our domestic health system, detect and respond to any potential Zika outbreaks at home and to limit the spread in other countries," President Obama wrote. (AP Photo)

Obama asks Congress for $1.9 billion in Zika funds

Paige Winfield Cunningham · February 22, 2016 9:58 pm

Zika link to birth defect surprises U.S.

Robert King · February 20, 2016 5:01 am

The list of health problems that can be linked to environmental problems is "long and growing," says U.N. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP)

Energy and Environment

U.N. ties Zika virus to climate change

John Siciliano · February 20, 2016 12:32 am

Argentine scientists reported that the rise of microcephaly cases may not be linked to the Zika virus. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

WHO debunks theory that insecticide behind birth defects

Robert King · February 19, 2016 5:30 pm

We have proof of concept that it is possible to wipe out the Aedes mosquito, at least for a period of years to decades. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Zika’s march through the Americas

Peter J · February 19, 2016 5:02 am

World Bank pledges $150 million for Zika-affected countries

World Bank pledges $150 million for Zika-affected countries

Paige Winfield Cunningham · February 18, 2016 5:33 pm

Pope Francis appeared to open the door to limited use of birth control in response to the spread of the Zika virus. (AP Photo/Ivan Pierre Aguirre)

Pope suggests birth control due to Zika

Robert King · February 18, 2016 5:26 pm

"A true solution for the 3.5 million Americans living in Puerto Rico, including reforms to strengthen Puerto Rico's Medicaid program, such as raising the federal share of Medicaid funding, requires Congress to act," said HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama administration seeks more Medicaid money for Puerto Rico

Robert King · February 18, 2016 4:21 pm

World Health Organization starts $56 million Zika plan

World Health Organization starts $56 million Zika plan

Robert King · February 17, 2016 7:12 pm

CDC expects ‘hundreds’ of Zika U.S. cases

CDC expects ‘hundreds’ of Zika U.S. cases

Robert King · February 17, 2016 6:58 pm

A major challenge, though, is the type of mosquito that is spreading Zika. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

White House’s answer to Zika: Kill off mosquitoes

Robert King · February 15, 2016 5:01 am