By Cristina Cabrera Jarro -
Photographer: CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO| FC
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott speaks at a press conference held at St. Mary Cathedral School Dec. 2, where he announced that the Little River area had been ruled clear of the Zika virus. Also in the photo, from the center right, are Father Christopher Marino, the rector of St. Mary Cathedral, Sister Michelle Fernandez, of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts, principal of the school, and Juan Di Prado, media coordinator of the Archdiocese of Miami.
MIAMI| Late in October, Florida Governor Rick Scott visited St. Mary Cathedral School to discuss the concerns about the Zika virus with Little River community leaders, local officials, and even the students of the school. Less than two months later, Gov. Scott returned to the school on Dec. 2 to announce that Little River is no longer an active Zika zone.
“Today is a good news day,” said the governor.
The Little River area is the third to receive clearance since
the first case was reported in Miami’s Wynwood area—which has also been cleared. The
second location, in mid-Miami Beach was cleared Nov. 22. One area in South
Beach remains to be cleared, but that is expected to happen by Dec. 9.
