Zika: CDC warns pregnant women not to travel to Florida area
That’s it, if you’re pregnant stay the hell away from Florida.
The Zika virus has caused health officials to issue a warning to pregnant women to avoid traveling to South Florida. A total of 14 people have contracted the virus via local mosquitos, the state said.
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All of the cases have surfaced in a densely populated community north of downtown Miami. The CDC has urged pregnant women to try and avoid mosquito bites and also advised non-pregnant women to use protection during sex. Pregnant women are also advised to talk with their healthcare providers and get tested for Zika.