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Should You Still Be Worried About Zika?

An update on last year’s epidemic—before you book your spring break travels.

The Zika Virus Explained in Two Minutes

It’s been more than a year since the Centers for Disease Control issued the first warning about travel to Brazil and the Caribbean because of the Zika virus. From January to August of last year, the virus dominated headlines and sent travel agents and hoteliers into a frenzy. Hotels in Zika zones like the St. Regis Puerto Rico saw business losses as great as 30 percent, while an unprecedented boom brought twice as many travelers to a flurry of resorts in Zika-free Hawaii.

But for the last few months, Zika has been out of sight and out of mind. Does that mean you should stop worrying about it? Here’s what the experts have to say.