virgin islands. >> it would not be surprising at all if just like chicken, and just like dengue, we do see isolated clusters of locally transmitted zika. >> but they are trying to break the cycle of transmission. al jazeera. >> new worries today over a popular type of heart burn drug. how it could be raising your risk of glen sha. german researchers found people 75 years and older who used proton much inhibitors has a 44% increase risk of dementia. the group of drugs popular brands like pry lo sek. the study only found an section, not a cause and effect. prove as bit more uplifting. it says exercise can keep the brain bigger later in life. researchers found less active people in their 40's have smaller pain volumes than people who work out. they say the finders can be connected to heart health and blood pressure. a planned parenthood clinic is back open, nearly three months after a deadly siege. the deadly opened it's doors for the first time since november, that's when a gunman stormed the facility killing three people and injured nine others. while parts of the building remain closed

virgin islands and puerto rico were acquired locally. c.d.c. director tom frieden said americans should take he'd. >> not travel if you're pregnant. we will likely see significant numbers of cases in puerto rico and other u.s. territories where there may be intensive spread of zika. >> the c.d.c. says because most people infected with zika don't present symptoms, border patrol agents are not being instructed to do special screenings. congress has been asked for $1.8 billion to fight the virus. there appears to be support on both sides of the i'll to honor that request. >> we are getting prepared but we do anticipate some kind of bipartisan action on this. >>> the largest portion of that $1.8 billion would go to the c.d.c., 1.6 million to puerto rico as well as overseas. only $200 million would be for vaccine research, the world health organization said two vaccine candle dates are promising but at least 18 months away from large scale trials. john henry smith, al jazeera. >>> infectious disease doctor joined us earlier. i asked if she believes

virgin islands. >> it would not be surprising at all if just like dengue, we do see isolated clusters of locally transmitted zika. >> reporter: in hawaii officials say the state is still safe to visit and the number of dengue cases is on the decline. >>> that winter weather advisory for parts of the northeast set to expire in about an hour from now. temperatures rising, creating nasty travel conditions out there. that triggered some damaging tornados as well across the gulf coast. >> reporter: a powerful 1200 mile long winter storm stretching from the south to the northeast will head offshore today. right on the heels of the storm that brought record cold over the within, it brought enough snow and wind to cause virginia and north carolina to declare states of emergency. some parts of virginia not nearly a foot of snow and the traffic problems that go with it. >> i hit the inside rail of the bridge and spun around. the posted speed limit is 60. i was doing 55. >> the loaded iced over. >> reporter: and this massive pileup in indiana. the storm also brought tornados across four gulf sta

virgin islands health officials reported is it confirmed says and 79 suspected cases. >> and c.d.c. added the caribbean nation to a travel warning list telling travellers to take precautions and avoid mosquito baits. >> myanmar's champion will be appointed foreign minister. the winner is blocked from becoming president. but the national league for democracy party won the election. the main job would be foreign minister, but she would pick up other roles. >> rob ford, the former major of toronto tied following an 18 month battle with cancer. the 46-year-old ford was elected mayor, and his term was plagued with scandal, including video. ford remained a popular figure in politics. >>> in the next hour, donald trump and hillary clinton hope to shore up the leads in the race for their party's presidential nominations, live from utah, idaho and belgium. mass >> somebody to care about us man... >> we're live in ferguson, missouri. >> brick by brick, i will open it. it will take more than a few rocks to stop me from doin' what i have to do. >> suddenly heroin seems to be everywhere. >> ther

virgin islands. >> it would not be surprising at all if just like chicken and dengue, we do see isolated clusters of locally transmitted zeek a >> reporter: in hawaii, the officials say that the state is still safe to visit. and the number of dengue cases is on the decline. but they're trying to break the cycle of transmission. >>> former u.n. secretary beautgalley has died. he served starting in 199 2. and the u.s. blocked his chances for another term after years of friction with the clinton administration. he was 90 years old. >>> a model for schools across america. and i'll speak with the superintendent about the amazing way that she's getting it down down. >> you know, we brought you a truly inspiring story last night about a school superintendent who helped to turn a failing district in missouri into a successful one. we'll speak live with tiffany anderson in a moment. but first, a look at her remarkable story. >> reporter: you see the crossing guard back there? she's almost single-handedly transformed one of the worst school districts in the state of missouri. >> awesome, see you l

have been contracted by travel but have been contracted locally in puerto rico and the virgin islands. >> it would not be surprising at all if just like chickengunya and just like dengue, we do see isolated clusters of locally transmitted zika. >> in hawaii, officials say the state is still safe to visit and number of the dengue fever cases on the decline. they are trying to break the cycle of transmission. >>> dr. skinner, the director of global disaster response said hawaii's response is the right one. >> this declaration of the emergency is very smart by the mayor and supported by the governor of hawaii. that's a good decision. why on the islands of hawaii, they have this mosquito, this particular mosquito, it transmits three diseases, the zika virus, dengue fever and chickengunya. it's hard to differentiate when someone is sick. they have fever, muscle pain and joint pain and they may have to rash. the decision is the right one. they need more stuff to control the mosquito but also to detect and triage patients that show these symptoms. as the temperature warms into spring and sum