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CDC lifts highest Zika warnings for North Miami Beach
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It has been more than 45 days since a local case of Zika virus infection was reported in North Miami Beach, leading the CDC to announce that the area is no longer considered a “red zone” with active transmission. Thus, the agency has updated its guidance for residents and visitors in the area.
According to a recent statement, the CDC is no longer advising pregnant women to avoid travel to the North Miami Beach area, but still advised precautions to avoid mosquito bites, delay plans to become pregnant for at least 8 weeks, and avoid potential sexual transmission. The North Miami Beach area is now designated as a “yellow zone.”
“We understand this has been a difficult time for Miami Beach residents and tourists and thank local and state officials for their hard work to interrupt the spread of the virus in the area,” CDC Director Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH, said in a press release. “At this time, we are removing the red zone from North Miami Beach area but continuing the red zone for South Miami Beach. This means that we still advise pregnant women not to travel to the red zone in South Miami Beach. We cannot let our guard down.”
Disclosure: Frieden reports no relevant financial disclosures.