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    Posted: February 04 2016 at 11:34am

Gov. Scott: 12 reported cases of Zika in Florida

FLORIDA —State leaders are stepping up their efforts to stop the spread of the Zika virus in Florida

Thursday afternoon, Gov. Rick Scott met with the state Surgeon General in Hillsborough County to go over preparedness measures.

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Scott called on federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to take action to ensure Florida is prepared and stays ahead of the possible spread of the Zika virus, a release said. 

Hillsborough County is one of the five counties where Gov. Scott declared a Zika-related health emergency on Wednesday.

The other four include Broward, Miami-Dade, Lee and Santa Rosa counties.

More: Five things you need to know about Zika

Scott asked the CDC to provide at least 1,000 Zika antibody tests so the state can test individuals, especially pregnant women and new mothers, who have traveled to affected areas and had symptoms of Zika.

The antibody test allows the state to see if individuals ever had the Zika virus, a release said.

Florida currently has the capacity to test only 475 people.

Soctt also asked the CDC to conduct a conference call within the next two weeks to help train Florida hospital workers, especially OBGYN doctors and those who work with pregnant women, on how Zika is spread, its symptoms, treatments and proper precautions.

The Zika virus is causing birth defects by the thousands in Brazil and pregnant women are being urged not to travel there.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now confirms the mosquito-borne illness can be 

So far, there are 12 reported cases in Florida. None yet in the Palm Beaches.

Scott is also asking the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to evaluate how much funding they have available for mosquito control.

http://www.wpbf.com/news/gov-scott-to-announce-states-zika-preparedness-plan-today/37815294


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