Puerto Rico receives US$2M to fight Zika epidemic in mountains

 Puerto Rico has been awarded more than US$2 million in federal funds to fight Zika across mountain communities in the US territory's interior.

Health officials said Thursday that the money from the US Health Resources and Services Administration will be used to provide medical services and educate people about the mosquito-borne virus.

Puerto Rico has recorded nearly 36,000 cases of Zika, including 2,880 pregnant women. At least 10 babies have been born with Zika-related birth defects, and five people infected with the virus have died.

Puerto Rico receives US$2M to fight Zika epidemic in mountains