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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $611,861 research grant. The funding supports research into Aedes aegypti, a mosquito that can transmit yellow fever disease or Zika virus. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“The ‘yellow fever’ mosquito lives in many areas of the United States, including Virginia and the greater South. It also affects many countries in Latin America.

“This HHS grant for more than $610,000 helps Virginia Tech develop greater knowledge of a mosquito that transmits yellow fever and Zika virus.”

BACKGROUND

In August, Congressman Griffith announced a series of HHS grants to Virginia Tech for research.

In July, Congressman Griffith announced separate HHS grants to Virginia Tech for cancer research.

The awarding office of this HHS grant is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

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