Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
HEARING
THE ZIKA VIRUS: COORDINATION OF A MULTI-AGENCY RESPONSE
HEARING DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2016 2:00 PM 2154 RAYBURN HOB
PURPOSE:
• To examine the coordinated federal response to the spread of the Zika virus both within the United States (US) and internationally.
• To address confusion and misinformation surrounding measures taken at home and abroad to prevent further transmission of Zika, especially with the 2016 Summer Olympics taking place in Brazil.
BACKGROUND:
• The Zika virus is a disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.
• The World Health Organization estimates between 3 million to 4 million cases of the Zika virus could appear in the Americas over a 12 month period.
• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of February 17, 2016 82 travel-associated Zika cases were reported in the US.
• President Obama requested $1.8 billion in emergency funding to prepare for and respond to the spread of Zika.
WITNESSES AND TESTIMONIES
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[TD]Dr. Anne Schuchat[/TD]
[TD]Principal Deputy Director[/TD]
[TD]Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[/TD]
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[TD]Document[/TD]
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[TD]Dr. Anthony Fauci[/TD]
[TD]Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases[/TD]
[TD]National Institutes of Health[/TD]
[TD] [/TD]
[TD]Document[/TD]
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[TD]Dr. John Armstrong[/TD]
[TD]Surgeon General and Secretary of Health[/TD]
[TD]State of Florida[/TD]
[TD] [/TD]
[TD]Document[/TD]
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[TD]Dr. Bill Moreau[/TD]
[TD]Managing Director for Sports Medicine[/TD]
[TD]United States Olympic Committee[/TD]
[TD] [/TD]
[TD]Document[/TD]
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https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/the-zika-virus-coordination-of-a-multi-agency-response/