6 new Zika cases reported in Florida

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   Hope they're contact tracing sexual contacts and / or bodily fluids.  

6 new travel-associated Zika cases reported in Florida
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - South Florida health 
officials say the area is a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes. 
Meanwhile, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced 
Tuesday that six new travel-related cases of Zika have been reported in 
Florida.
There are 49 species that live around us, but this year, 
experts are especially concerned about the "aedes aegypti" or "yellow 
fever mosquito," which is the type known to carry viruses like dengue, 
chikungunya and now, Zika.

        The yellow fever mosquitoes' presence is high across South 
Florida, although no known virus transmissions have been reported in the
 U.S.
The problem is rampant in South America, where pregnant 
women who were bitten by the bug are seeing birth defects in their 
children.
None of the most recent Zika cases in Florida involved pregnant women.
"Florida
 has many years of success in containing other mosquito-borne diseases 
and emerging health threats," State Surgeon General and Secretary of 
Health Dr. John Armstrong said. "Through these experiences, the 
department remains ready to protect residents and visitors from the Zika
 virus."
Because of South Florida's unusually wet winter this 
year, standing water is prevalent all across the area, and experts say 
it could make the mosquito population skyrocket.
"Mosquitoes need 
water to breed and it’s happening now. It's raining just about 
everyday," Chalmers Vazquez, with Miami-Dade Mosquito Control, said. 
"We're ready to respond to any emergency, as in our case, we're in the 
same situation as we were in the middle of the summer right now."
Proactive pesticide sprays are underway in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties, killing mosquito larva on the spot.
But
 it's equally important for you at home to drain any standing water 
outside on plants, bowls, bottles, garbage cans, and just about anything
 that can collect water.
"This mosquito is very cryptic in their 
behavior," Vazuqez said. "They breed in small containers and sometimes, 
for mosquito control inspectors, (it’s) kind of hard to find them."
According to the CDC, Zika fever illness generally shows up in the form of a rash, fever and joint pain.
Click here to view the CDC's travel notices for several countries were patients have been contracting the Zika virus.
http://www.local10.com/health/6-new-travel-associated-zika-cases-reported-in-florida-

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	Hope they're contact tracing sexual contacts and / or bodily fluids. 6 new travel-associated Zika cases reported in Florida MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - South Florida health officials say the area is a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes. Meanwhile, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday that six new travel-related cases of Zika have been reported in Florida. There are 49 species that live around us, but this year, experts are especially concerned about the "aedes aegypti" or "yellow fever mosquito," which is the type known to carry viruses like dengue, chikungunya and now, Zika. The yellow fever mosquitoes' presence is high across South Florida, although no known virus transmissions have been reported in the U.S. The problem is rampant in South America, where pregnant women who were bitten by the bug are seeing birth defects in their children. None of the most recent Zika cases in Florida involved pregnant women. "Florida has many years of success in containing other mosquito-borne diseases and emerging health threats," State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong said. "Through these experiences, the department remains ready to protect residents and visitors from the Zika virus." Because of South Florida's unusually wet winter this year, standing water is prevalent all across the area, and experts say it could make the mosquito population skyrocket. "Mosquitoes need water to breed and it’s happening now. It's raining just about everyday," Chalmers Vazquez, with Miami-Dade Mosquito Control, said. "We're ready to respond to any emergency, as in our case, we're in the same situation as we were in the middle of the summer right now." Proactive pesticide sprays are underway in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties, killing mosquito larva on the spot. But it's equally important for you at home to drain any standing water outside on plants, bowls, bottles, garbage cans, and just about anything that can collect water. "This mosquito is very cryptic in their behavior," Vazuqez said. "They breed in small containers and sometimes, for mosquito control inspectors, (it’s) kind of hard to find them." According to the CDC, Zika fever illness generally shows up in the form of a rash, fever and joint pain. Click here to view the CDC's travel notices for several countries were patients have been contracting the Zika virus. http://www.local10.com/health/6-new-travel-associated-zika-cases-reported-in-florida-
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	DEPARTMENT REPORTS SIX NEW TRAVEL-ASSOCIATED ZIKA CASES TO THE CDC Contact: Communications Office NewsMedia@flhealth.gov (850) 245-4111 Tallahassee, Fla.—This week, the Florida Department of Health reported six new travel-associated cases of Zika in Florida to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Travel-related cases are defined as disease believed to be contracted outside of the state. Florida has reported a total of nine travel-related cases to the federal government. While the CDC has not identified Florida as an area of local Zika risk, the Florida Department of Health is closely monitoring imported disease. None of the confirmed cases involve pregnant women. Yesterday, Governor Rick Scott and State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong were briefed by the CDC on the status of Zika virus. The CDC has issued travel notices for Zika virus for several countries. More information about the CDC’s notices can be found here: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices. “Florida has many years of success in containing other mosquito-borne diseases and emerging health threats,” said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong. “Through these experiences, the department remains ready to protect residents and visitors from the Zika virus.” More Information on CDC precautions and DOH monitoring of Zika: According to the CDC, Zika fever illness is generally mild with a rash, fever and joint pain. CDC researchers are examining a possible link between the virus and unborn babies exposed during pregnancy. Florida’s public health laboratory has a developed capacity to test for infections. The department works closely with health care providers in the state to offer testing to individuals that meet CDC testing criteria. DOH has a robust mosquito-borne illness surveillance system and is working with the CDC, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and local county mosquito control boards to ensure that the proper precautions are being taken to protect Florida residents and visitors. DOH encourages Florida residents and visitors to protect themselves from all mosquito-borne illnesses by draining standing water; covering their skin with repellent and clothing; covering windows with screens; and other basic precautions. To date, Florida has confirmed nine travel-associated cases, which involve residents from the following counties: Miami-Dade – 4 cases Hillsborough – 2 cases Lee – 2 cases Santa Rosa – 1 case The department has a PSA video that media partners are welcome to share regarding “Drain and Cover” and preventing mosquito bites.
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	I should also add that I believe the CDC may announce additional human transmission cases, or they may be withholding that information. The reason is because 6 days ago they announced 31 "travel related" cases in the U.S., out of 36 cases. They appear to be withholding information on 5 cases.
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6 new Zika cases reported in Florida

6 new travel-associated Zika cases reported in Florida

DEPARTMENT REPORTS SIX NEW TRAVEL-ASSOCIATED ZIKA CASES TO THE CDC