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Stories related to: zika virus

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California Virologist Uses Lessons Learned From HIV To Develop Zika Drug

September 16, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson

Researchers over the world are working to develop a Zika vaccine. In California, one virologist is using his past success developing interventions for HIV, to help create a drug that would protect babies against Zika infection.

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Travelers Still Need To Prevent Zika Infections After Coming Home

August 22, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson

The California Department of Public Health says residents returning to the state from Zika-affected areas still need to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Two Babies Born In California With Zika-Related Defects

August 4, 2016 | Melody Stone

The California Department of Public Health announced Thursday the birth of two babies with Zika-related defects in the state.

Florida Governor Says Local Mosquitoes Have Transmitted Zika Virus

July 29, 2016

Officials say they've found the first indication that mosquitoes are transmitting Zika virus in the U.S. Four people in South Florida are infected; travel or sexual transmission has been ruled out.

Possible Zika Virus Case Being Investigated In Sacramento

July 28, 2016 | Joanne Serrieh

A 34-year-old male is being monitored and tested for the virus in Sacramento County.

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Health Officials Prepare For Zika In The Sacramento Region

June 3, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson

Officials from various agencies gathered Friday to discuss Sacramento's preparedness for Zika virus.

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UC Davis Hosting Zika Public Awareness Symposium

May 25, 2016 | Steve Milne

How to prevent a Zika epidemic in the Sacramento area will be one of the topics of a free Zika Public Awareness Symposium set for Thursday, May 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at UC Davis.

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Zika Forum In Sacramento Saturday

February 19, 2016 | Steve Milne

If you're worried about Zika and want to talk to experts about the mosquito-borne virus, the UC Davis Health System is hosting a free community forum on Saturday at the Mind Institute Auditorium in Sacramento.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Mosquito-Borne Viruses And Transmission

February 19, 2016

Epidemiologist Chris Barker joins Insight to explain more about mosquito transmission.

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Confirmed Zika Case In Yolo County

February 10, 2016 | Ed Joyce

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Wednesday that a person who lives in Yolo County has tested positive for Zika virus, according to Yolo County.

 

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