Local Zika cases spread to Miami Beach: reports

Miami Beach now has cases of Zika infection that appear to have been locally transmitted, US media reported on Thursday, suggesting that the mosquito-borne virus is spreading in Florida. The Miami Herald reported a new zone of Zika transmission has been identified in the resort city, citing unnamed local health sources. The New York Times also reported "a cluster" of Zika cases most likely transmitted by local mosquitoes in Miami Beach, citing an unnamed health official.