On 1 August 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel warning, advising pregnant women not to visit Midtown Miami, the Design District and Wynwood areas to avoid getting the Zika virus.
In August of 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel alert urging pregnant women to steer clear of Midtown Miami, the Design District, and Wynwood due to the risk of Zika infection.