This is a Mosquito born illness.

Symptoms include, Rash, Muscle aches, Fever, Joint Pain.

There are currently just over 1200 confirmed cases in the US, 4 of them are now considered American contracted, that means these 4 people did not travel outside the US.

These 4 cases are in Florida, 2 in Dade Country and 2 IN Broward County.

Zika is also transmitted through blood and body fluids, you can contract it through Sex.

For most healthy adults, the symptoms are not very severe, but a pregnant woman can pass this to her unborn child and this will cause very severe birth defects.

Things you can do...

Where mosquito repellent, even during the day.

Get rid of all standing water near your home.

Spray your around your home.

Do not feed the birds and squirrels, Mosquitos will be drawn to these animals, feeding these animals also invites rats and mice. They can feed themselves.

If you own pets, make sure they don't bring mosquitos in on their fur. If they have an outdoor water dish, empty every couple hours and give them fresh water.