Johns Hopkins Zika Virus Experts in the News

In an effort to inform and teach, several Johns Hopkins experts specializing in the infectious diseases have been sharing their expertise with local and national media. 

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Brazil risks new Zika outbreak 3 months after end of health emergency
​USA Today, July 15, 2017

What Mosquitoes Smell, and Why We Should Care
WYPR, June 27, 2017

Zika remains a threat, with 6 cases logged in Maryland this year
Baltimore Sun, Mar. 27, 2017

Six confirmed Zika cases in Maryland so far this year
WBFF Fox 45, Mar. 27, 2017

Baltimore braces for spread of mosquito-borne Zika
Baltimore Sun, Mar. 23, 2017

Zika may cause miscarriages, thin brain tissue in babies carried to term
ScienceDaily, Feb. 21, 2017

DC lab botched Zika tests involving pregnant women
Washington Post, Feb. 16, 2017

How Zika Leads to Fetal Brain Abnormalities
Newsweek, Jan. 17, 2017

5 Ways The Zika Virus Is Here To Stay
Huffington Post, Jan. 4, 2017

Zika’s Prevalence Could Bring Awareness to Lesser-Known CMV Virus
Baltimore Sun, Jan. 4, 2017

Maryland Researchers Identify Proteins in Zika Linked to Birth Defects
Baltimore Sun, Jan. 2, 2017

Zika-Caused Birth Defect May Become Clear Only After Birth
Associated Press, Nov. 22

Normal Head Size at Birth Doesn’t Rule Out Microcephaly, Zika Syndrome After Birth
Washington Post, Nov. 22, 2016

'Minibrains' Could Help Drug Discovery For Zika and For Alzheimer's
NPR, Nov. 13, 2016

Scientists Identify Potential Zika Treatment for Pregnant Women, Fetuses
Wall Street Journal, Nov. 7, 2016

Maryland: The Hunt for Zika
Delmarva Public Radio, Oct. 31, 2016

Zika Virus Strongly Linked To Deadly Guillain-Barré Syndrome In New Study
Forbes, Oct. 6, 2016

Study Bolsters Zika Link to Rare Neurological Disorder
Mexico Star, Oct. 6, 2016

Hopkins Researchers Find Further Link Between Zika, Neurological Problems in Adults
Baltimore Sun, Oct. 5, 2016

Zika Connection to Rare Nerve Disorder Bolstered by Study
U.S. News & World Report, Oct. 5, 2016

Study Bolsters Link Between Zika, Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Yahoo! News, Oct. 5, 2016

New evidence Supports Biological Link Between Zika Infection, Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Medical Xpress, Oct. 5, 2016

Zika Connection to Rare Nerve Disorder Bolstered by Study
HealthDay, Oct. 5, 2016

Zika May Be a Threat to the Adult Brain, Too
Mother Jones, Sep. 21, 2016

What You Need To Know About Getting Tested for Zika
Refinery29, Sep. 8, 2016

Treating Pregnant Women In The Age Of Zika
SELF, Aug. 31, 2016

Medical Specialists Needed to Care for Zika Babies Are in Short Supply
USA Today, Aug. 31, 2016

Zika Breakthrough? Scientists Claim Tapeworm Drug Could Cure Deadly Virus Infection
Zee News, Aug. 30, 2016

Team of Researchers Inch Closer to Zika Treatment
USA Today, Aug. 30, 2016

Johns Hopkins Opens New ‘Zika Center’
WJZ-TV CBS Baltimore, Aug. 25, 2016

Zika Infects Miami Politics, With Little Action
Miami Herald, Aug. 24, 2016

Can Zika Virus Damage an Infected Infant's Brain After Birth?
STAT, Aug. 24, 2016

Zika Update
The Scientist, Aug. 24, 2016

Brain Scans of Brazilian Babies Show Array of Zika Effects
New York Times, Aug. 22, 2016

Pregnant Women with Zika Have No Way of Knowing For Sure If Their Baby Will Be Healthy
Quartz, Aug. 19, 2016

Planning a Pregnancy? Advice About Zika
The Huffington Post, Aug. 19, 2016

With Little Known About Zika Virus, Hospitals Scramble to Stay Ahead
STAT, Aug. 17, 2016

Study Links Zika Virus to Joint Problems in Babies
USA Today, Aug. 10, 2016

Florida Fertility Doctor Describes Struggle of Advising Patients Amid Zika Virus Outbreak
ABC News, Aug. 8, 2016

Zika: What You Need to Know About the Virus
NBC2 News, Aug. 4, 2016

Update on the Spread of the Zika Virus in the U.S.
The Diane Rehm Show, Aug. 3, 2016

Health Experts Stressing Preparedness as Zika Outbreak Hits U.S.
ABC News, Aug. 3, 2016

Florida Zika Cases May Put Added Strain on Safety Net Providers
Modern Healthcare, July 29, 2016

What to Know About First Local Zika Outbreak in Continental US
ABC News, July 29, 2016

CDC: Zika Passed from Woman to Man via Sex
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, July 15, 2016

Infectious Disease Expert: ‘So Much We Don’t Know’ About Effects of Zika in Pregnancy
CNSNews.com, June 29, 2016

Scientists Grow 'Mini-Brains' to Study Zika Virus
Channel NewsAsia, June 28, 2016

Zika Protection Whilst Traveling: An Interview with Dr Crystal Aguh
News Medical, June 16, 2016

Growing Number of Problems Found in Brazilian Babies Affected by Zika
USA Today, May 25, 2016

Sen. Ben Cardin Convenes Panel to Learn the Latest Threats from Zika
The Baltimore Sun, May 23, 2016

Mothers and Mothers-to-Be Assess the Risk from Zika, Take Precautions
The Baltimore Sun, May 22, 2016

HEALTH ALERT: Zika Cases Triple In US
WJZ-TV CBS Baltimore, May 21, 2016

Johns Hopkins Scientist to Test Zika Vaccine
ABC2 News, May 16, 2016

DC Doctor Talks About Zika Victim's Difficult Decision to Abort
WUSA 9, May 10, 2016

A Race to Unravel the Secrets of the Zika Virus
New York Times, May 9, 2016

Zika Fears in the US as Summer Arrives
BBC, May 5, 2016

Researchers Confirm Link Between Zika and Microcephaly
CCTV America, May 2, 2016

Brain Damage in Zika Babies Is Far Worse Than Doctors Expected
Wall Street Journal, April 28, 2016

Rep. Castor says Fighting Zika Starts at Home
WFLA News Channel 8, April 26, 2016

Why Many U.S. Health Officials Are Calling For Urgent Action Against Zika
The Diane Rehm Show, April 13, 2016

Zika Mystery Deepens with Evidence of Nerve Cell Infections
Reuters, April 6, 2016

Johns Hopkins Expert Offers Tips on Zika Virus Relating to Pregnancy, Sexual Transmission
News Medical, April 1, 2016

What You Need to Know About Zika Virus: Pregnancy and Sexual Transmission
Health News Digest, Mar. 31, 2016

Pregnant Women May Be Able To Get Answers About Zika Earlier
NPR, Mar. 30, 2016

Officials: Zika Cases Possible on Delmarva
DelmarvaNow, Mar. 24, 2016

Study: Zika Could Spread to Tampa Bay, Other Florida Cities
Tampa Bay Times, Mar. 21, 2016

Could Climate Change Be the Culprit in Spread of Zika Virus?
Los Angeles Times, Mar. 9, 2016

11 TV Hill: Here's What the Experts Know About Zika
WBAL-TV 11, Mar. 6, 2016

Zika Caught 'Killing' Brain Cells
BBC, Mar. 4, 2016

Two Studies Strengthen Links Between the Zika Virus and Serious Birth Defects
The New York Times, Mar. 4, 2016

Likely Link Found Between Zika and Microcephaly
Voice of America, Mar. 4, 2016

Zika Targets Fetus' Developing Brain Cells, Study Shows
USA Today, Mar. 4, 2016

Johns Hopkins Researchers Find Link Between Zika Virus and Microcephaly
WBAL TV-11, Mar. 4, 2016

Zika Virus Infects Certain Brain Cells, Researchers Say
Healthline, Mar. 4, 2016

GOP Congressmen Question The Need For $2 Billion To Fight Zika Virus
NPR, Mar. 2, 2016

Protecting Yourself from Zika Virus When Traveling
Health News Digest, Feb. 29, 2016

Zika Virus Can Cause Severe Neurological Disorder, Scientists Say
The Verge, Feb. 29, 2016

Colombian Doctors Study Zika's Neurological Effects
Fox News Latino, Feb. 28, 2016

The Answer To A Zika Mystery Could Lie In Test Tubes In Colombia
NPR, Feb. 28, 2016

There's a Disturbing Theory Behind the Rise in Zika and Birth Defects
Business Insider, Feb. 17, 2016

Dengue Could Be the Surprise Culprit Making Zika Worse, Researchers Say
STAT, Feb. 17, 2016

Brazil OKs Quick Test for Zika Virus
The Inside Korea, Feb. 16, 2016

WHO Backs Mosquito Bacteria, Gene Trials to Tackle Zika Virus
NanoNews, Feb. 16, 2016

Johns Hopkins Experts Warn Against Zika Rumors, Encourage Focus on Facts
BioPrepWatch, Feb. 16, 2016

Johns Hopkins Experts Provide Useful Information to Help Prevent Transmission of Zika Virus
News Medical, Feb. 16, 2016

Protection from Zika Virus
Health News Digest, Feb. 12, 2016

Maryland Confirms Initial Box of Zika Virus
Maryland News, Feb. 12, 2016

Maryland Confirms First Case of Zika Virus
The Baltimore Sun, Feb. 11, 2016

Dr. Trish Perl, Senior Epidemiologist with Johns Hopkins Hospital, Helps Put Zika Virus in Focus
ABC2 News, Feb. 8, 2016

Voice of America: Zika Virus
Voice of America Radio, Feb. 3, 2016

What’s Behind the Predictions of 3 to 4 million Cases of Zika virus this Year?
STAT, Jan. 29, 2016

5 Important Things to Know About the Zika Virus
TeenVogue.com, Jan. 28, 2016

The Rare Birth Defect That’s Triggering Panic Over the Zika Virus, Explained
Vox, Jan. 28, 2016

Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Zika Travel Warnings
Vogue.com, Jan. 26, 2016

What You Need to Know About Zika Virus
CBS News, Jan. 15, 2016