do people get zika in the usa

Yes, people have been infected with Zika in the United States. However, the number of cases reported in the U.S. has been relatively small and mostly linked to travel to areas with active Zika transmission or thual transmission from a partner who traveled to an affected area. Local transmission of Zika by mosquitoes has been reported in some parts of the United States, particularly in southern states like Florida and Texas, but efforts have been made to control mosquito populations and prevent further spread.