Zika is expected to infect 1 in 5 Puerto Ricans, raising threat to rest of U.S.

Zika is expected to infect 1 in 5 Puerto Ricans, raising threat to rest of U.S.

“I don’t think we’re going to be able to stop the Zika outbreak,” said Steve Waterman, chief of the CDC’s dengue branch, located on the city’s west side. “There will be a substantial Zika outbreak that will peak in the summer and fall. It’s likely that thousands of pregnant women will be exposed and infected, so that’s why our efforts are focused on protecting as many pregnant women as possible.”