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CDC Provides Florida with 950 Zika Antibody Tests

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The CDC has provided Florida with 950 Zika antibody tests. 

On top of the 475 sent last week, the state now has a total of 1,425 tests.

On top of the tests, Governor Rick Scott is calling on the CDC to schedule a conference call with Florida hospital workers, to help them fully understand the symptoms, treatments and proper precautions for Zika. 

There are 16 Zika cases confirmed in Florida, all of which are travel related.