The Zika virus is now being spread by mosquitoes in a second area of Miami-Dade County, which includes the central tourist area of Miami Beach.
The CDC said on Friday people who traveled to or live in the identified area of Miami Beach any time after July 14 could be at risk. The previous area identified was the Wynwood area of the county.
According to the CDC, these timeframes are based on the earliest time symptoms can start and the maximum 2-week incubation period for Zika virus.
The CDC also issued special instructions to pregnant women and their partners in the update, saying they should not travel to these areas and that pregnant women and their partners living in the area should take measures to prevent mosquito bites.
Advice given to couples who may be trying to get pregnant, pregnant women and their partners and women and men of reproductive age is at the CDC website.
The new suspect zone covers about 1.5 square miles between 8th and 28th streets, and between the beach and the intracoastal waterway.
Health officials said at least five people have been infected with Zika there, including two who live in Miami Beach. One person from Texas, one from New York and another from Taiwan each have returned home but were infected while traveling in Miami Beach.
About the Author
