florida: The Effects of Zika on Florida's Economy and Real Estate - 10/07/16 02:37 AM
No word sends a shiver down the spine of a Floridian than ‘Zika.’ A Mosquito-borne illness that causes brain damage in newborns and dengue flu-like symptoms in adults. Florida’s economy relies heavily on tourists’ and investors' dollars, but they have been shying away from South Florida, which is causing a collective headache for business owners. The warm weather is what attracts tourists, but also the mosquitoes that have migrated from Latin America that are carrying the Zika virus. Florida Governor Rick Scott says there is ongoing efforts to reduce the spread, however the damage has already been done to the economy by … (0 comments)

 


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