An Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is the bug responsible for spreading Zika and other diseases. Thomson Reuters Zika has now spread beyond what was previously the only neighborhood with local transmission in the continental US, Florida Gov. Rick Scott confirmed Friday.

In addition to the Wynwood neighborhood in Miami, a 1.5 square-mile area of Miami Beach is also experiencing mosquito-transmitted Zika. The Miami Herald first reported the news of the local transmission Thursday citing sources familiar with Florida health officials' discussion.

In total, there are 36 cases of local transmission in Florida, five of those tracing back to the area in Miami Beach.

"Today, the Florida Department of Health has confirmed a second location in Miami-Dade County where it is believed active Zika transmission is occurring," Scott said in a statement. "This location is a very small area that is less than 1.5 square miles in Miami Beach. While we are adding a second location, [the Department of Health] is also able to continue reducing the zone in Wynwood."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a travel warning advising against pregnant women traveling to both the Wynwood and Miami Beach areas, and people living in the area should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Miami Beach is a major center for tourism in south Florida, and Scott said in a statement that he's working with hotels, restaurants and other businesses to educate on Zika prevention.

Here's the section of Miami Beach that has mosquito-transmitted Zika.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott website

However, the release noted that nine areas, eight in Miami-Dade county and one in Palm Beach county, are being investigated for local transmission.

Miami is the first area reporting cases of mosquito-transmitted Zika in the continental US, though the outbreak has affected other US territories, including Puerto Rico.

"We are making every resource available to ensure Miami, and our entire state, remains safe for every family and visitor."

Zika, which is transmitted mainly by mosquitoes, has been spreading around the Americas over the past year. The cases in Miami are the first time local transmission by mosquitoes has been reported in the continental US. Only about 20% of people who are infected with Zika ever show symptoms, which most commonly include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes.

Here are all 54 countries and territories where local transmission of Zika has been reported as of August 12: