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Viewpoints tackles Zika: Wednesday at 7:30 on WVPT

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zika virusThe Zika virus is making its first appearance in the continental United States, and with its spread across the South American continent impacting the Rio Olympics, it’s time to learn more about Zika.

Viewpoints tackles the mosquito-borne virus with Laura Kornegay, the health director of the Central Shenandoah Health District in Staunton, and district epidemiologist Jonathan Falk.

 

More information on the Zika virus

 

About Viewpoints

wvpt-viewpoints2Hosts Chris Graham and Crystal Graham of Augusta Free Press highlight local news and newsmakers with an emphasis on the Shenandoah Valley.

Chris Graham is the editor of Augusta Free Press, ESPN3 baseball broadcaster and the author of five books. Crystal Graham is the award-winning former host of WVPT’s Virginia Tonight.

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