zika virus

The effects of the recent rains across Louisiana will likely create another pesky problem in a few weeks.

While there is a downturn in mosquito activity during the cold weather months, we are never out of mosquito season in Louisiana.

The topics of discussion on this edition of “Lafayette Live” – mosquitoes and flooding recovery.

If you think the mosquitoes are bad now, just wait a few weeks. Louisiana health officials urge you to "Tip and Toss" around your home or business.

While many news outlets have focused on the Zika virus recently, experts say that the West Nile virus poses a bigger threat after flooding in Louisiana.

In the event of a major health emergency is Louisiana prepared? A new report suggest maybe not as prepared as we should be.

Two confirmed cases of the Zika Virus have been reported in Louisiana. What do you need to know in order to protect yourself and your family from this potentially life threatening virus?

Officials in Southeastern Louisiana are making plans now for what could be a very active Summer concerning mosquitoes and the Zika Virus.

The higher water around the state could lead to higher mosquito populations. Here's what you need to be doing now to prevent being eaten alive later this Summer.

Several factors are contributing to blood shortages being faced by United Blood Services.

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In the "News We Don't Want To Hear Department", The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has announced they're currently investigating two possible cases of Zika virus in the state.

Zika is mosquito-borne virus that that researchers in Brazil say has been linked to thousands of babies who have brain damage.