First case of Zika infection is confirmed in Travis County where a new-born child has clear signs of microcephaly. The child's mother was in Central America during her pregnancy in 2016, August and the symptoms of the child show that he has been attacked by the virus in the early stages of development.
Zika virus is spreading in Texas as well. Brownsville has reported transmission of the virus. DPH has issued a warning to the public from traveling to Brownsville
Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency on Wednesday in four counties where people have been diagnosed with Zika Virus.
