PBS NewsHour

Mosquito breeding grounds is front line in Zika fight

Clip: 02/03/2016 | 5m 26s

The Zika virus has been found in more than 25 countries and at least nine cases have been identified in Florida, prompting the governor to declare a health emergency in some areas. Mosquitoes are the main source, but officials say they are investigating a reported case of sexual transmission in Texas. Gwen Ifill talks to Michael Osterholm of the Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy.

Aired: 02/03/16

Rating: NR

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