Baby born with Zika-related microcephaly in New York City
Eighth baby born with Zika infection in the United States, officials said
The child has brain damage and a smaller than normal head
Tests confirmed the baby and mother both have the Zika virus
It comes as Florida officials scramble to test local mosquitoes for the virus
Miami reported non-travel-related case this week, fears Zika is in the US
By MIA DE GRAAF
DAILYMAIL.COM
22 July 2016
A baby has been born with Zika-related microcephaly in New York City, officials revealed on Friday.
The child and mother are being monitored by doctors at a public hospital.
Officials confirmed the baby was born with a smaller than normal head and other neurological issues.
Tests confirmed the baby has the Zika virus.
It is not known how the mother was infected.
This is the eighth case of a child being treated for Zika in the United States.
Health officials did not immediately respond to questions about how the mother became infected.
‘Today, I am the bearer of sad news: we have confirmed New York City’s first baby born with microcephaly associated with the Zika virus,’ Dr Herminia Palacio, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, said on Friday.
‘The City has been preparing for this scenario for many months now, and we stand ready to help families caring for an infant with microcephaly.
‘This case is a sad reminder that Zika can have tragic consequences for pregnant women.’
As of this week, at least 400 pregnant women have been diagnosed with Zika in the United States – all from mosquito bites abroad or sex with a Zika-infected person.
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