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Tag: Aedes mosquito

This map shows the predicted distribution of Aedis aegypti, the mosquito that carries Zika virus

Health & Science

How Contagious Is Zika?

Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR

Posted on April 15, 2016 · Scientists estimated how contagious the virus is in Colombia — and that gives us some clues to how it might spread in the U.S.

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UNT Biology Professor James Kenned

Health & Science

Where There Are More Than 50 Types Of Mosquitoes In North Texas

Lauren Silverman, KERA

Posted on February 22, 2016 · There are dozens of types of mosquitoes in North Texas. Some are capable of carrying diseases like West Nile or Zika, while others are harmless. We caught up with a mosquito hunter who works with the city of Denton to find out the differences between the bugs.

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How Texas Would Respond To A Zika Outbreak

Ryan Poppe, TPR

Posted on February 11, 2016 · State lawmakers at the capitol received an update on how state health officials would respond in the event of a full-blown outbreak of the mosquito-borne illness known as the Zika virus.

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Posted on July 5, 2018 · There is currently no vaccine against Zika, but scientists are working on it.

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West Nile Virus Found At 18 Locations In Harris County

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Posted on June 27, 2018 · Officials say to dump standing water and wear insect repellant this summer

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Fort Bend County Is Collecting Old Tires For Free This Saturday

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Posted on April 6, 2018 · Officials hope to avoid some of the health issues that could result from discarded tires.

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Harris County Is Asking For The Public’s Help To Fight Illegal Dumping

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Posted on March 19, 2018 · Authorities say some of the problem is caused by trash haulers who are trying to avoid landfill fees.

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