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As Florida announces new cases, health labs have noted a lag in testing for pregnant woman and the WHO says Asia will experience wider transmission.

The WHO says it's still not clear if  Zika-linked microcephaly cases in Thailand are tied to the strain that has circulated in Southeast Asia.

Also, Thailand confirms 2 microcephaly cases, and CDC researchers publish a case series on US kids.

In another breaking development, the CDC today urged pregnant women to avoid nonessential travel to 11 Southeast Asian countries.

In other news, the Senate passes a funding bill that includes $1.1 billion in Zika money.

Also, Florida, the Philippines, and Singapore report more locally acquired cases.