Also, Spain becomes the 11th state to report sexual transmission of the virus.
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison report that a harmless bacterium called Wolbachia pipientis prevents transmission of the Zika virus by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The research was published today in the journal Scientific Reports and offers hope that Wolbachia could be a cost-effective weapon against Zika.
A large series reveals some brain damage in babies with normal head size.
Key findings in the monkey study were protection against later infection and that infections in pregnant animals lasted much longer.
Senate Democrats derail a $1.1 billion Zika funding bill over objections to attached measures.
Also, HHS announces support of vaccine development and capacity.
President Obama yesterday signaled he would veto a $1.1 billion Zika funding bill passed by the House of Representatives before they adjourned for the 4th of July break, Reuters reported. He said he objects to the deal reached through House and Senate conferencing because it is well short of the $1.9 billion the administration requested back in February.
Studies bring bad news and good: that earlier dengue infection can worsen Zika infections, but an antibody against dengue can also neutralize the Zika virus.
In other research news, CRISPR screening identifies possible drug targets.
Also, agencies publish guidance on Olympics travel and lab testing, and New York City officials outline their Zika response.
