As we look back to the 1950s to 1980s this week consider how these formative years have lead to the initial Zika virus response. Consider some of the following and share your thoughts. What should be done by national governments or other sovereigns? What should local government do? How might this effect your community or your family? What should the response and messaging look like?

Here are some starters.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/28/health/zika-virus-global-response/

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-zika-idUSKCN0V523W

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/02/zika-virus-emergency-talks-decide-response-160201044135522.html