NowCast SA: Physicians prepare for Zika virus outbreak

January 25, 2016

Although there are no confirmed cases of Zika virus originating in the continental United States, local health care professionals are preparing for potential cases originating from travel to affected areas outside the United States, and possible local outbreaks in South Texas.  Some cases have already been diagnosed in the United States, including Texas, Hawaii, Illinois, […]


News 4: Local doctors preparing for Zika virus outbreak

January 25, 2016

The World Health Organization issued a new warning about the Zika virus Thursday, saying it’s now “spreading explosively” though the western hemisphere and putting millions at risk. Watch video clip at News 4


WOAI Radio: Local doctors prepping for Zika virus

January 25, 2016

Even though no locally originated cases of the scary Zika Virus have been found in Texas, local doctors are rapidly ramping up to treat Zika when it does arrive, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports. Read the full story at WOAI Radio




KTSA Radio: Zika warning for pregnant women

January 25, 2016

A virus that’s impacting expecting moms is causing concern in the health care community.  Dr. Patrick Ramsey at UT Medicine says the Zika virus is spread through insect bites and is showing up in people who have recently traveled outside the United States. Read the full story at KTSA Radio