In the past few months, a great deal of attention has been brought to the Zika Virus. The virus is an infection, spread by mosquitoes, that is linked to yellow fever, dengue, and the West Nile Virus, according to Donald McNeil, Catherine Saint Louis, and Nicholas St. Fleur of The New York Times.

In their recent article, Short Answers to Hard Questions About Zika Virus, the authors say, “The infection appears to be linked to the development of unusually small heads and brain damage in newborns.” Scientists continue research on the various effects that the infection has on both men, women, and their fertility.

Many wonder whether or not Zika virus is worth the spotlight, especially after the uproar that came with the devastating Ebola outbreak in 2015. Sandee LaMotte, a reporter for CNN Medical, says, “The U.S. Defense Department is offering voluntary relocation to pregnant employees and their beneficiaries who are stationed in affected areas.”

Governments across the globe are taking action to protect their citizens from this virus, and only time will tell if their efforts are worth it. Jennifer Virnich, a mother of two and a science teacher at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, says, “I think it’s definitely something that we need to be aware of and watch out for.” Only time will tell the severity of the virus.