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Evidence that Microcephaly Risk is Highest among Pregnant Women Infected Early in Pregnancy – Media Statement

Colombia has experienced a 4-fold increase overall in microcephaly following the Zika virus outbreak in 2016, according to a study published today in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. This preliminary report on Zika virus disease and microcephaly in Colombia demonstrates that an increase in microcephaly is not specific to Brazil. This finding confirms … Continue reading Evidence that Microcephaly Risk is Highest among Pregnant Women Infected Early in Pregnancy – Media Statement

CDC updates Zika guidance for South Miami Beach (FL) area – Media Statement

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has 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 … Continue reading CDC updates Zika guidance for South Miami Beach (FL) area – Media Statement

CDC Issues Zika Virus Guidance for Brownsville, Texas – Media Statement

CDC has issued Zika-related travel and testing guidance for Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, following reports from Texas public health officials of five cases spread locally by mosquitoes. This information suggests that there may be a risk of continued spread of Zika virus and therefore pregnant women are at some risk for Zika virus infection. CDC … Continue reading CDC Issues Zika Virus Guidance for Brownsville, Texas – Media Statement

CDC Assisting Illinois and Wisconsin Investigation of Seoul Virus Outbreak Associated with Home-based Rat-Breeding Facilities – Media Statement

Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are working with the Illinois Department of Health and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to investigate cases of Seoul virus infections among eight people who worked at several rat-breeding facilities in the two states.

CDC reviewing air quality associated with air hoses in some laboratories – Media Statement

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has begun a review of air quality associated with the use of air hoses attached to protective suits worn in its Biosafety Level-4 labs. There is no known exposure to hazardous pathogens or contaminated air within the labs, and the air used in these hoses has already … Continue reading CDC reviewing air quality associated with air hoses in some laboratories – Media Statement

CDC review finds acceptable air quality supplied by air hoses in laboratories – Media Statement

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has completed its examination of the quality of the air that comes through breathing hoses used by laboratory scientists working in its Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) labs.

CDC study estimates 20-fold increase in certain types of birth defects in pregnancies with possible Zika infection compared with pre-Zika years – Media Statement

The proportion of Zika-affected pregnancies with birth defects is approximately 20-fold higher compared with the proportion of pregnancies seen in 2013-2014, which is before Zika was introduced into the Americas, according to an article published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Stewie’s rebound, a statement win and a decisive 12-0 run: How New York pulled even in Finals

Just when things were starting to feel like Game 1, the Liberty rattled off 12 points to put away the Lynx. The post Stewie’s rebound, a statement win and a decisive 12-0 run: How New York pulled even in Finals appeared first on Buy It At A Bargain – Deals And Reviews.