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What you need to know about the Zika Virus

Posted at 4:46 PM, Feb 03, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-03 16:46:00-05

The first case of Zika virus has been confirmed in Dallas County, Texas. The virus was acquired through sexual contact.

Surprisingly, most people show virtually no symptoms of the virus.

Though the virus may not show itself, it can be serious for pregnant women.

Here are all of the places around the world where the Zika virus has been located.

Certain types of mosquitos are known to carry the virus, here's where the mosquitos have been found.