Zika outbreak in Florida? Miami reports first case of virus NOT related to travel
Miami resident has contracted Zika without visiting a region with the virus
Health officials have launched an investigation, could mark first outbreak
The virus is spread via Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and sex
Until now, there is no known sign that Zika-carrying mosquitoes are in US
Utah has also launched investigation into non-travel-related infection
By MIA DE GRAAF
DAILYMAIL.COM
20 July 2016
Florida has reported America’s first homegrown Zika infection.
A patient in Miami has contracted the virus despite not traveling to a region affected by Zika, health officials revealed on Wednesday.
It could mean that, after months of looming fears, mosquitoes carrying the infection have arrived in continental US.
Utah is also investigating a non-travel-related case after the carer of an elderly man who died of Zika contracted the virus.
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