niman Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Erica Rakow @EricaRakow 6h6 hours ago 1 confirmed case of Zika in Davie/Southwest Ranches area & CDC investigating 2 suspected cases in Ft. Lauderdale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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niman Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Two More Suspected Locally-Acquired Cases In Broward August 3, 2016 12:46 PM Filed Under: Broward County, Health, Women, Zika 20 Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) — Mosquito control sprayed parts of Broward County Wednesday in an effort to stem the spread of the Zikavirus in South Florida. At last check, Mosquito Control officials were in the areas of Southwest Ranches and Davie. Mosquito Control crews were also seen going around a Weston neighborhood looking for signs of mosquitoes that may be carrying the virus. It’s one of many neighborhoods the Department of Health is directing crews for mosquito assessment. If they find any mosquito activity, they will collect samples and spray. “Just being proactive in the area, just making sure there’s not activity and everything looks great,” said an official with mosquito control. Zika 101: Prevent Spread By Protecting Yourself Of the 15 locally transmitted cases tied to the Wynwood area in Miami, two people have tested positive for the Zika virus in Broward County. One is a resident in Southwest Ranches and there are now two more suspected non-travel related Zika cases in Fort Lauderdale. A Southwest Ranches resident said she is glad mosquito control is surveying her neighborhood. “I actually haven’t taken any precaution because you know I haven’t read anything about it in this particular area,” said the resident. At last check, Florida health officials said they had tested more than 200 people in Miami-Dade and Broward counties since early July. Emergency response teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are helping Florida authorities investigate the outbreak, collect samples and control mosquitoes. So far no mosquitoes in Miami or elsewhere in Florida have tested positive for Zika. The news of locally acquired cases in Florida may also affect tourism after a number of travel advisories were issued warning travelers to avoid the area. Related: NYC, UK Warn Travelers To Avoid Florida Over Zika Virus The CDC – for the first time – issued an advisory that pregnant women or those trying to become pregnant should not travel to the area of Miami – since the virus has been linked to severe birth defects like microcephaly which leaves babies with abnormally small heads and developmental problems. So far, health officials said the virus can be contracted only through mosquitoes or sexual contact with someone who had the virus. http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/08/03/mosquito-spraying-in-broward-amid-new-locally-acquired-zika-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) — Mosquito control sprayed parts of Broward County Wednesday in an effort to stem the spread of the Zikavirus in South Florida. At last check, Mosquito Control officials were in the areas of Southwest Ranches and Davie. Mosquito Control crews were also seen going around a Weston neighborhood looking for signs of mosquitoes that may be carrying the virus. It’s one of many neighborhoods the Department of Health is directing crews for mosquito assessment. If they find any mosquito activity, they will collect samples and spray. “Just being proactive in the area, just making sure there’s not activity and everything looks great,” said an official with mosquito control. Zika 101: Prevent Spread By Protecting Yourself Of the 15 locally transmitted cases tied to the Wynwood area in Miami, two people have tested positive for the Zika virus in Broward County. One is a resident in Southwest Ranches and there are now two more suspected non-travel related Zika cases in Fort Lauderdale. A Southwest Ranches resident said she is glad mosquito control is surveying her neighborhood. “I actually haven’t taken any precaution because you know I haven’t read anything about it in this particular area,” said the resident. At last check, Florida health officials said they had tested more than 200 people in Miami-Dade and Broward counties since early July. Emergency response teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are helping Florida authorities investigate the outbreak, collect samples and control mosquitoes. So far no mosquitoes in Miami or elsewhere in Florida have tested positive for Zika. The news of locally acquired cases in Florida may also affect tourism after a number of travel advisories were issued warning travelers to avoid the area. Related: NYC, UK Warn Travelers To Avoid Florida Over Zika Virus The CDC – for the first time – issued an advisory that pregnant women or those trying to become pregnant should not travel to the area of Miami – since the virus has been linked to severe birth defects like microcephaly which leaves babies with abnormally small heads and developmental problems. So far, health officials said the virus can be contracted only through mosquitoes or sexual contact with someone who had the virus. http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/08/03/mosquito-spraying-in-broward-amid-new-locally-acquired-zika-case/
niman Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Mosquito Control Key In Stopping Zika Spread In Broward August 3, 2016 5:10 PM By Joan Murray Filed Under: Broward County, Health, Women, Zika 21 Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) — Mosquito control sprayed parts of Broward County Wednesday in an effort to stem the spread of the Zikavirus in South Florida. At last check, Mosquito Control officials were in the areas of Southwest Ranches and Davie. Mosquito Control crews were also seen going around a Weston neighborhood looking for signs of mosquitoes carrying the virus but came up empty-handed. It’s one of many neighborhoods the Department of Health is directing crews for mosquito assessment. If they find any mosquito activity, they will collect samples and spray. “Just being proactive in the area, just making sure there’s not activity and everything looks great,” said an official with mosquito control. Zika 101: Prevent Spread By Protecting Yourself Of the 15 locally transmitted cases tied to the Wynwood area in Miami, two people have tested positive for the Zika virus in Broward County. One is a resident in Southwest Ranches and there are now two more suspected non-travel related Zika cases in Fort Lauderdale. “No matter where the cases are confirmed or suspected, we don’t only have to be concerned about where these patients live but also where they work or where they may frequent,” said Mosquito Control Director Ahn Ton. “This is something that I think has been brought into our country.We’ve got to get a handle on it,” said Pompano Beach resident Jan Dougherty. Samule Stanley got a warning to remove tires from his Broward property.They’re a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes that could carry the virus. “There’s something to be concerned about because, you know, you don’t want nobody going around getting sick,” said Stanley. At last check, Florida health officials said they had tested more than 200 people in Miami-Dade and Broward counties since early July. Emergency response teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are helping Florida authorities investigate the outbreak, collect samples and control mosquitoes. So far no mosquitoes in Miami or elsewhere in Florida have tested positive for Zika. Meantime, those on the frontlines are confident it can be contained. “We know how to fight this mosquito. We’ve done it without the virus before successfully and we’re going to do it again,” said Ton Despite that, the news of locally acquired cases in Florida may also affect tourism after a number of travel advisories were issued warning travelers to avoid the area. Related: NYC, UK Warn Travelers To Avoid Florida Over Zika Virus The CDC – for the first time – issued an advisory that pregnant women or those trying to become pregnant should not travel to the area of Miami – since the virus has been linked to severe birth defects like microcephaly which leaves babies with abnormally small heads and developmental problems. So far, health officials said the virus can be contracted only through mosquitoes or sexual contact with someone who had the virus. Click here for more information on the Zika virus or here for more Zika-related stories. Joan Murray Joan Murray is an award winning reporter who joined CBS Miami in August 2001 shortly before the September 11th attacks. She was among the first to report the South Florida connection to the terrorists. In her many years reporting in South Florida... More from Joan Murray http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/08/03/mosquito-spraying-in-broward-amid-new-locally-acquired-zika-case/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) — Mosquito control sprayed parts of Broward County Wednesday in an effort to stem the spread of the Zikavirus in South Florida. At last check, Mosquito Control officials were in the areas of Southwest Ranches and Davie. Mosquito Control crews were also seen going around a Weston neighborhood looking for signs of mosquitoes carrying the virus but came up empty-handed. It’s one of many neighborhoods the Department of Health is directing crews for mosquito assessment. If they find any mosquito activity, they will collect samples and spray. “Just being proactive in the area, just making sure there’s not activity and everything looks great,” said an official with mosquito control. Zika 101: Prevent Spread By Protecting Yourself Of the 15 locally transmitted cases tied to the Wynwood area in Miami, two people have tested positive for the Zika virus in Broward County. One is a resident in Southwest Ranches and there are now two more suspected non-travel related Zika cases in Fort Lauderdale. “No matter where the cases are confirmed or suspected, we don’t only have to be concerned about where these patients live but also where they work or where they may frequent,” said Mosquito Control Director Ahn Ton. “This is something that I think has been brought into our country.We’ve got to get a handle on it,” said Pompano Beach resident Jan Dougherty. Samule Stanley got a warning to remove tires from his Broward property.They’re a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes that could carry the virus. “There’s something to be concerned about because, you know, you don’t want nobody going around getting sick,” said Stanley. At last check, Florida health officials said they had tested more than 200 people in Miami-Dade and Broward counties since early July. Emergency response teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are helping Florida authorities investigate the outbreak, collect samples and control mosquitoes. So far no mosquitoes in Miami or elsewhere in Florida have tested positive for Zika. Meantime, those on the frontlines are confident it can be contained. “We know how to fight this mosquito. We’ve done it without the virus before successfully and we’re going to do it again,” said Ton Despite that, the news of locally acquired cases in Florida may also affect tourism after a number of travel advisories were issued warning travelers to avoid the area. Related: NYC, UK Warn Travelers To Avoid Florida Over Zika Virus The CDC – for the first time – issued an advisory that pregnant women or those trying to become pregnant should not travel to the area of Miami – since the virus has been linked to severe birth defects like microcephaly which leaves babies with abnormally small heads and developmental problems. So far, health officials said the virus can be contracted only through mosquitoes or sexual contact with someone who had the virus. Click here for more information on the Zika virus or here for more Zika-related stories.
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