A look at some of the top stories making the news today, January 21, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
Miami-Dade Health officials are warning the public to be cautious of the mosquito-borne ZIKA virus, following confirmation of 2 cases in the county. The disease, which has been rapidly spreading in the Caribbean and South America, were contracted by the Miami residents during their travel abroad. The disease, known for its flu-like symptoms, has been linked to babies born with birth defects from mothers infected with the virus.
Caribbean cancer patients will now have access to the latest in precision radio surgery, following the acquisition of the hi-tech “Edge” system at Miami-based North Shore Medical Center. Officials say they are actively working on streamlining access for Caribbean patients to the technology. The Edge system targets tumors with non-invasive, high-intensity beams.
Miramar residents turned out in style yesterday for the official opening of the city’s special President Obama Photographic exhibit at the Miramar Cultural Center. The show features behind-the-scenes photos from the Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza. The show will run until February 29.
In sports, Caribbean-American soccer fans have another player to route for, as Trinidadian-American Tyler David has been drafted by Major Soccer League team, the Vancouver Whitecaps. A St. Louis native, the center back defender is the son of former Trinidadian national player and Miami Toros star, Steven David.
What’s trending:
Jamaican MP Everald Warmington is in hot water, after twice referring to Youth and Culture Minister and former Miss World, Lisa Hanna, as “a Jezebel,” during yesterday’s sitting of the House of Representatives. Minister Hanna has called for Warmington to be disciplined, calling his behavior on social media “obnoxious and misogynistic.”
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Mostly Cloudy in Broward County with a high of 71 and a low of 65. For Miami-Dade, mostly cloudy with a high of 71 and a low of 65.
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