CDC has committed to sharing the latest information on Zika virus as it becomes available. On February 5, 2016, CDC published interim recommendations for protecting people against sexual transmission of Zika virus.

Original title: “CDC encourages following guidance to prevent sexual transmission of Zika virus - Media Statement”

CDC has updated its interim guidelines for healthcare providers who care for infants and children with possible Zika virus infection.

Original title: “Updated Guidelines for Healthcare Providers Caring for Infants or Children with Possible Zika Virus Infection - Media Statement”

CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus? transmission. Today, CDC added the following destinations to the Zika virus travel notices: Aruba and Bonaire.

Original title: “CDC adds 2 destinations to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus - Media Statement”

To further enhance its response to the Zika virus outbreak, CDC's Emergency Operations Center is moving to a Level 1 activation-reflecting the agency's assessment of the need for an accelerated preparedness to bring together experts to focus intently and work efficiently in anticipation of local Zika virus transmission by mosquitoes in the Continental U.S.

Original title: “CDC Emergency Operations Center moves to highest level of activation for Zika response - Media Statement”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will discuss the latest on Zika virus.

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus - Transcript”

Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.

Original title: “Zika Virus - Digital Press Kit”

CDC has issued new interim guidance on preventing sexual transmission of Zika virus after confirming through laboratory testing, in collaboration with Dallas County Health and Human Services, the first case of Zika virus infection in a non-traveler in the continental United States during this outbreak.

Original title: “CDC issues Interim Guidelines for Preventing Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus and Updated Interim Guidelines for Health Care Providers Caring for Pregnant Women and Women of Reproductive Age with Possible Zika Virus Exposure - Media Statement”

CDC is issuing interim guidelines for preventing sexual transmission of Zika virus and updated interim guidance for health care providers caring for pregnant women and women of reproductive age with possible Zika virus exposure

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: New and Updated Interim Guidance for Zika virus - Media Advisory”

CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus? transmission. Today, CDC added the following destinations to the Zika virus travel alerts: Jamaica and Tonga

Original title: “CDC adds 2 destinations to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus - Media Statement”

CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus? transmission. Today, CDC added the following destinations to the Zika virus travel alerts: American Samoa, Costa Rica, Curacao, and Nicaragua.

Original title: “CDC adds 4 destinations to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus - Media Statement”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will discuss the latest on Zika virus.

Original title: “Transcript: Zika Virus Travel Alert”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will discuss the latest on Zika virus..

Original title: “CDC-NIAID Telebriefing: Zika 101 - Media Advisory”

CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus? transmission. Today, CDC added the following destinations to the Zika virus travel alerts: United States Virgin Islands and Dominican Republic.

Original title: “CDC adds 2 destinations to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus - Media Statement”

CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus? transmission. Today, CDC added the following destinations to the Zika virus travel alerts: Barbados, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guadeloupe, Saint Martin, Guyana, Cape Verde, and Samoa.

Original title: “CDC adds countries to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus - Media Statement”

CDC issues interim travel guidance related to Zika virus for 14 Countries and Territories in Central and South America and the Caribbean

Original title: “Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Travel Alert - Transcript”

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Original title: “CDC issues interim travel guidance related to Zika virus for 14 Countries and Territories in Central and South America and the Caribbean - Media Statement”

CDC is issuing interim travel guidance for areas with ongoing Zika virus transmission.

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: Interim travel guidance for Zika virus - Media Advisory”

The Puerto Rico Department of Health reported today the first locally acquired case of Zika virus infection in Puerto Rico. Zika was confirmed in a resident of Puerto Rico with no known travel history.

Original title: “First case of Zika virus reported in Puerto Rico - Media Statement”