New Headline: Locally Transmitted Malaria Returns to the U.S. After 20 Years

Four cases of locally transmitted malaria have been reported in Florida and one case in Texas, marking the first time malaria has spread locally in the U.S. in two decades.
The CDC issued an alert and cautions that malaria symptoms can resemble the flu and the diseased can be deadly if left untreated.
Efforts are underway in Florida and Texas to control mosquito populations to stop the spread of malaria.
Residents in affected areas are taking precautions like using insect repellent and limiting outdoor activities in the evening.
While the risk of widespread malaria transmission remains low, health officials warn more cases are possible.