Beware Of These Zika Scams
The New York Attorney General's Office has issued cease-and-desist letters to seven companies marketing products that claim to protect against Zika.
With fourteen reported cases of locally transmitted Zika in Miami—and with officials saying they expect more to turn up in the weeks ahead—it’s clear that the virus has gained a toehold in the continental U.S.
But while health officials at every level of government may be struggling (against budget constraints and a dearth of available technology) to contain the outbreak, not everyone has been left in dire straits: The crisis has been a boon for the insect-repellent industry. According to IRI, a Chicago-based market research firm, by June, bug spray sales were up 648 percent from last year.
With fourteen reported cases of locally transmitted Zika in Miami—and with officials saying they expect more to turn up in the weeks ahead—it’s clear that the virus has gained a toehold in the continental U.S.
But while health officials at every level of government may be struggling (against budget constraints and a dearth of available technology) to contain the outbreak, not everyone has been left in dire straits: The crisis has been a boon for the insect-repellent industry. According to IRI, a Chicago-based market research firm, by June, bug spray sales were up 648 percent from last year.