We need your help now
Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.
You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.
If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.
Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
By continuing, you are indicating that you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
FLORIDA’S GOVERNOR SAYS the state has concluded that four mysterious Zika infections likely came from mosquitoes in the Miami area.
Rick Scott said that no mosquitoes in the state have tested positive for Zika. But he says one woman and three men in Miami-Dade and Browar0d counties likely contracted the virus through mosquito bites.
More than 1,650 Zika infections have been reported in the US, but the four patients in Florida would be the first not linked to travel outside the US mainland.
About 15 of the US cases have been sexually transmitted while one was acquired in a laboratory, according to medical news outlet Stat.
The four new cases have raised the possibility that mosquitoes in the US have begun to spread the virus, although officials say they are still looking into the cases and have not come to a conclusion.
Scott says health officials believe the infections occurred in a small area just north of downtown Miami.
Zika primarily spreads through bites from tropical mosquitoes. In most people, the virus causes only mild illness, but infection during pregnancy can lead to severe brain-related birth defects for the foetus.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Emm, who is the woman in this photo …
‘ A mock Presidential debate at Assumption Secondary School, Walkinstown. We think it’s mock. Image:’
She looks nothing like the woman in any of the posters running for president… Is it Dana ?
Looks like the real Seanie is gone to ground-was supposed to be on local radio today, but on mature reflection, decided against it.
I gather he subsequently did the interview-I blame Pat Kenny for not updating me!
Would help if the picture of Mary Davis was in focus.
cheers,might just get the eyes looked at.her poster does look well from a distance….hmmm
Would it Ray?seem a bit defensive,are you a davis fan??must admit her posters, she looks well in them. Will you be giving her your number 1 tomorrow, ray ;-)
Yes it would Diarmuid. No I am not of fan of Davis. I am a fan of standards in photojournalism, however. If you think she looks well in the posters, then you need to address the focus issue you have with your eyes. Michael D will get my vote, as he is the only one fit to represent the Irish people.
Please watch this :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhgLTp_e9Kk
Vote Martin McGuinness No 1 for a President who will shake up the greedy politicians & their cronies…
have your say