Which states are most affected by Zika?

Zika continues its spread in the U.S., with 4,255 cases reported to the CDC as of Nov. 16. Every state except Alaska has a recorded Zika infection, but some states have far more than others.

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Together, the following six states have reported more than 60 percent of the total number of Zika cases in the U.S. as of Nov. 16.

1. Florida — 708 travel-associated cases, representing 17 percent of the total number of cases in the U.S., in addition to 139 cases acquired locally via mosquitoes

2. New York — 905 travel-associated cases (22 percent of total number of U.S. cases)

3. California — 340 travel-associated cases (8 percent of total number of U.S. cases)

4. Texas — 237 travel-associated cases (6 percent of total number of U.S. cases)

5. New Jersey — 157 travel-associated cases (4 percent of total number of U.S. cases)

6. Pennsylvania — 154 travel-associated cases (4 percent of total number of U.S. cases)

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