The Florida Department of Health announced Friday that five already confirmed cases of Zika virus are connected to the Miami Beach area, spreading the scope and location of the infection zone to the South Beach Area.
Two of those cases already lived in Miami Beach, while others were from New York, Texas and Taiwan. All traveled to Miami Beach.
The Center for Disease Control has expanded its travel advisory Friday afternoon, warning pregnant women to stay away from Miami Beach.
“We’re in the midst of mosquito season and expect more Zika infection in the days and months to come,” said CDC director Tom Frieden. “It’s difficult but important that pregnant women make every effort to avoid mosquito bites and avoid going to areas where Zika is spreading.”