TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas officials say they will use nearly $1.2 million in federal funds to fight the Zika virus.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that 11 people in the state have been infected with the virus, which is primarily spread through mosquitoes.

The state has received the funds under three cooperative agreements with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The funds are going toward public health emergencies preparedness and response, as well as an epidemiology and laboratory capacity program that includes participation in a nationwide Zika pregnancy registry.

Surveillance, intervention and referral to services for infants with adverse outcomes linked to Zika will also be funded.

Kansas’ first case was reported in March. No cases of local transmission have been reported.

Zika causes a mild illness in most people but can lead to severe brain-related birth defects if women are infected during pregnancy.