Potential Zika Spread Mapped by NASA
Chicken Stir-fry
• 2 Tbsp . vegetable oil
• ½ cup carrots , peeled and thinly sliced
• ½ cup celery , thinly sliced
• ¼ cup onion , cut into strips
• 1 green pepper , cut into strips
• 1 Tbsp . garlic , finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp . ginger , finely chopped
• 1 lb . cooked chicken , skin removed , cut into strips
• ½ tsp . sugar
• 3 Tbsp . soy sauce
• 3 cups cooked rice ( white or brown )
Directions
Add vegetable oil to a large pan over high heat . Then add the vegetables , garlic and ginger . Stir until the garlic is slightly brown .
Add the chicken , sugar and soy sauce . Stir for one minute or until heated through . Serve over rice .
Makes : 6 servings Nutritional Information ( per serving ) Total Calories 247 Total Fat
7.2 g
Protein 19 g
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sodium
423 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet .
Source : USDA
Potential Zika Spread Mapped by NASA
NASA scientists have created a map showing the U . S . locations with the highest potential for the spread of the Zika virus . This information will be used to better target future search-anddestroy missions for the female Aedes aegypti — the mosquito responsible for the spread of the virus .
Researchers focused on 50 cities within or near the current Aedes aegypti population , applying factors such as temperature , rainfall amounts , poverty levels and whether people in those cities have traveled to Zika-affected areas . They then took things a step further and analyzed the chance of the mosquito surviving in those locations during each month of the year . In the wintertime , colder temperatures and a lack of moisture lessen the likelihood of mosquito eggs hatching .
While results of the study matched researchers ’ expectations , they were surprised as to just how far north the virus can spread in the summer months .
According to the study , all 50 cities studied exhibit the potential for at least low-to-moderate Aedes aegypti abundance . And most eastern cities are suitable for moderate-to-high Aedes aegypti abundance .