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Hillary Clinton talks about Zika threat at medical center in Wynwood

At least 80 healthy volunteers aged 18 to 35 will receive doses of the vaccine on differing schedules as part of a phase 1 clinical trial, the agency said.

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Tim Kaine, Clinton’s running mate and a senator from Virginia, has already indicated that he would fly back to Washington to vote on the measure.

McConnell spokesman Don Stewart invited Democrats to allow the current bill to pass by unanimous consent at a perfunctory session on Friday.

In the meantime, Florida remains the only US state with known cases of locally acquired Zika infection.

“Zika’s impact on unborn babies can be tragic, and our hearts are with this family”, said Dr. John Hellerstedt, Texas Department of State Health Services commissioner.

“We need the White House and Senate Democrats to drop politics and put the public’s health first”. USA health officials have concluded that Zika infections in pregnant women can cause microcephaly. The health center is inside the “Zika zone”, an area of Miami where people have been infected by local mosquitoes.

Another Harris County infant to have microcephaly linked to Zika was reported last month. Six other people have contracted the virus overseas and returned home carrying the infection.

Clinton’s visit comes as Republicans and Democrats spar over funding that is needed to continue the fight against Zika.

The Democratic presidential candidate says she’s “very disappointed” that Congress left for recess without passing legislation.

On Monday, Clinton previewed that she would demand action from Congress on Zika. This case was also in Harris County. “Because Washington can not keep ignoring the needs of the families of Florida”.

The death of a Texas newborn has been linked to the Zika virus, health officials say.

The Zika virus is typically transmitted via mosquitoes, and is especially risky during pregnancy because it can cause the birth defect microcephaly – where babies are born with a small head and underdeveloped brain.

Seven women have lost pregnancies due to Zika.

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Clinton’s campaign declined to comment on Monday about Rubio’s statement. When asked by a local reporter about the issue, Trump said Rick Scott, the state’s Republican governor is doing a “fantastic job” and “seems to have it under control”.

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