The Zika outbreak in Florida is worsening , with 10 further cases identified taking the total to 17 . The outbreak has been concentrated in an area north of Downtown Miami and is thought have been borne by local mosquito populations . Governor Rick Scott has called for the public 's assistance , saying , " The biggest problem is no standing water , then no standing water , and then no standing water . " Florida has identified 10 more Zika cases, bringing the total to 14. Health officials are advising pregnant women to avoid traveling to the areas affected by the outbreak .
The Zika outbreak in Florida is worsening , with 10 further cases identified taking the total to 17 . The outbreak has been concentrated in an area north of Downtown Miami and is thought have been borne by local mosquito populations . Governor Rick Scott has called for the public 's assistance , saying , " The biggest problem is no standing water , then no standing water , and then no standing water . " Health officials are advising pregnant women to avoid traveling to the areas affected by the outbreak .