The Numbers:
Zika Case Count: As of November 16, there were more than 36,300 confirmed cases of Zika virus in U.S. States and Territories.
- 4,255 confirmed cases of Zika in U.S. States and District of Columbia.
- 32,068 confirmed cases of Zika in U.S. Territories.
Pregnant women with evidence of Zika virus: As of November 10, there were more than 3,500 pregnant women with evidence of Zika virus.
- 1,087 pregnant women in U.S. States and District of Columbia.
- 2,451 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
The Zika theme for the week of November 21 is Docs: Stay up-to-date on Zika. Healthcare workers: Protect yourself and your patients using CDC’s guidance and tools.
Zika in the News
- FDA research to help speed development of Zika virus vaccines and therapeutics: On Thursday, FDA announced that a new mouse model developed by scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may help in exploring the potential activity of Zika virus vaccines and therapeutics.
To learn more about Zika visit www.cdc.gov/zika.
