Alabama, Louisiana, Texas & more: Zika projected to strike these 8 states, next

Biostatisticians predict 395 non-travel Zika infections will strike Florida before summer draws to a close, according to Futurity. A slew of southeastern states will also see their fair share of Zika infections.

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Here are eight states where Zika will likely hit, next:

1. Alabama

  • Locally acquired cases: 11
  • Symptomatic cases: 2

2. Arkansas

  • Locally acquired cases: 3
  • Symptomatic cases: 1

3. Georgia

  • Locally acquired cases: 6
  • Symptomatic cases: 1

4. Louisiana

  • Locally acquired cases: 4
  • Symptomatic cases: 1

5. Mississippi

  • Locally acquired cases: 10
  • Symptomatic cases: 2

6. Oklahoma

  • Locally acquired cases: 12
  • Symptomatic cases: 2

7. South Carolina

  • Locally acquired cases: 16
  • Symptomatic cases: 3

8. Texas

  • Locally acquired cases: 5
  • Symptomatic cases: 1

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