Zika Case Count: As of December 7, there were more than 38,400 confirmed cases of Zika virus in U.S. States and Territories.
- 4,575 confirmed cases of Zika in U.S. States and District of Columbia.
- 33,838 confirmed cases of Zika in U.S. Territories.
Pregnant women with evidence of Zika virus: As of November 30, there were more than 3,800 pregnant women with evidence of Zika virus.
- 1,172 pregnant women in U.S. States and District of Columbia.
- 2,639 pregnant women in U.S. Territories.
For a state-by-state table of Zika cases in the U.S. visit: http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html
Theme for the Week of December 9: Fighting Zika 24-7
- The Zika theme for the week of December 9 is Fighting Zika 24-7. CDC works around the clock to respond to Zika outbreaks.
Zika in the News
- CDC updates Zika guidance for South Miami Beach (FL) area: Today, CDC updated guidance for people who travel to or live in the previously identified area of South Miami Beach, FL. This area is no longer considered to be an area of active Zika virus transmission (red area). It is now designated as a Zika cautionary area (yellow area). To view CDC’s statement on this matter in its entirety, please click here. If you have questions about this announcement, please email: [email protected]
- Evidence that Microcephaly Risk is Highest among Pregnant Women Infected Early in Pregnancy: Also today, CDC published a study that showed Colombia had experienced a 4-fold increase overall in microcephaly following the Zika virus outbreak in 2016. This preliminary report on Zika virus disease and microcephaly in Colombia demonstrates that an increase in microcephaly is not specific to Brazil. To view CDC’s statement on this matter in its entirety, please click here. If you have questions about this announcement, please email: [email protected]
- HHS Awards $40 Million in Puerto Rico, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands to Fight Zika: On Thursday, HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced nearly $39 million in funding to 23 health centers in Puerto Rico, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands and $1 million to two Primary Care Associations (PCAs) to help combat the Zika virus. To view the release in its entirety, please click here. If you have questions about this announcement, please email: [email protected]
