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Metro Health Reports New Zika Exposure Contact: Carol Schliesinger Public Relations Manager 210-207-8172 SAN ANTONIO (Apr. 13, 2016) – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reports now four confirmed Zika cases. Test results from 28 individuals came back negative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are now a total of 17 individuals under investigation for possible infection. Zika summary: 4 confirmed cases28 test result were negative17 pending investigation In accordance with CDC guidelines, gender or pregnancy status will not be released along with case information and updates in order to protect the privacy of these individuals.…

Friday, April 8, 2016 http://www.houstontx.gov/health/Epidemiology/Zika_Virus.html GenderAge RangeTravel HistoryTravel MonthConfirmation DateCase Status by CDCFemale60-64Colombia11/1512/22/2015Confirmed PositiveMale35-39Honduras12/1501/28/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale40-45Honduras12/151/29/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale0-10Honduras1/162/22/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale45-50Guatemala1/162/25/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale60-64El Salvador11/152/26/2016Confirmed PositiveMale65-70El Salvador11/15-01/20162/29/2016Confirmed Positive

Denton County Public Health confirmed the first case of the Zika virus in a country resident on Tuesday. Health officials say it was an imported case. The female patient traveled internationally to a country with active transmission in late January. No other patient information was released. http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/denton-county/case-of-zika-confirmed-in-denton-county/129788789

DALLAS (April 1, 2016) – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reporting the fifth confirmed case of Zika virus in Dallas County in 2016. The 67-year-old patient is a resident of Irving who traveled to Colombia.

--- PRESS RELEASE ---For Immediate Release DCHHS Hosts Dallas County Zika Virus Outbreak Exercise DCHHS Prepares Cities for Locally-Acquired Cases DALLAS (March 22, 2016) – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) today hosted a Zika virus outbreak tabletop exercise for Dallas County municipalities, emergency managers and other response partners. DCHHS officials demonstrated and tested several capabilities necessary to respond to an outbreak. Attendees were able to participate to ensure their city’s preparedness. “It is likely Dallas County will receive more confirmed cases of Zika virus as we enter into mosquito season,” said Zachary Thompson, DCHHS di…

Zika Virus – March 22, 2016 Texas has had 25 confirmed cases of Zika virus disease. 22 were in travelers who were infected abroad and diagnosed after they returned home. One case involved a Dallas County resident who had sexual contact with someone who acquired the Zika infection while traveling abroad. Case counts by county: Bexar – 3 Dallas – 4 Fort Bend - 2 Harris – 10 Tarrant - 3 Travis - 2 Wise – 1 http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/news/updates.shtm

Health officials here confirmed another Zika case in the county Monday. Officials didn’t release details on the person or where he or she had traveled. Health officials said they expect that information to be released some time Tuesday. There have been two confirmed cases of Zika in Fort Bend County, six in Harris County and six in the city of Houston. http://www.khou.com/story/news/health/2016/03/21/second-zika-case-confirmed-fort-bend-county/82091894/

Laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory — United States, 2015–2016 (as of March 16, 2016) http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html StatesTravel-associated cases*No. (%)(N=258)Locally acquired cases†No. (%)(N=0)Alabama1 (<1)0 (0)Arkansas1 (<1)0 (0)California13 (5)0 (0)Colorado2 (1)0 (0)Delaware1 (<1)0 (0)District of Columbia3 (1)0 (0)Florida59 (23)0 (0)Georgia7 (3)0 (0)Hawaii5 (2)0 (0)Illinois7 (3)0 (0)Indiana4 (2)0 (0)Iowa4 (2)0 (0)Kansas1 (<1)0 (0)Kentucky1 (<1)0 (0)Louisiana2 (1)0 (0)Mary…

The recent Zika case in Harris County ex-Honduras increased cases in the Houston area to 13 (Houston 6, Harris Co 6,Fort Bend Co 1), and the total for Texas to 25: Bexar – 3 Dallas – 4 Fort Bend - 1 Harris – 12 Tarrant - 3 Travis - 2 Total 25

HCPHES Zika Virus Caseshttp://www.hcphes.org/publications/hcphes_responds/2016__zika_virus/ *Please note, these are the most current number of confirmed cases. This list is updated every Thursday by 2pm CST. Age RangeGenderTravel MonthCountry of TravelStatus40-49M1/2016HondurasRecovered30-39M1/2016VenezuelaRecovered40-49F11/2015El SalvadorRecovered20-29M11/2015El SalvadorRecovered40-49F11/2015El SalvadorRecovered< 10M12/2015El SalvadorRecovered

The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department (A/TCHHSD) says 29 people Travis County are awaiting test results to find out whether they have the Zika Virus. Dr. Philip Huang, Medical Director and Health Authority for A/TCHHSD, said 18 of those tests are for pregnant women. http://kxan.com/2016/03/09/test-results-pending-in-travis-county-for-zika-virus/

The Grayson County Health Department confirmed Wednesday that a county resident had tested positive for the Zika virus. The patient is an adult resident of Grayson County and has recently traveled to an area with a known Zika Virus outbreak. http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/Zika-virus-case-confirmed-in-Grayson-County-371535091.html

The recent Zika case in Houston ex-El Salvador increased the cases in the Houston area to 12 (Houston 6, Harris Co 5,Fort Bend Co 1),while the two recent cases in Tarrant Co (ex-Puerto Rico & ex El Salvador) increased the cases in the Dallas/Fort Worth area to 7,and the total for Texas to 24: Bexar – 3 Dallas – 4 Fort Bend - 1 Harris – 11 Tarrant - 3 Travis - 2 Total 24

Bill HannaVerified account ‏@fwhanna 14m14 minutes agoTwo new Zika cases in Tarrant County. One traveler went to Puerto RIco; the other to El Salvador. Now 3 total cases in Tarrant County.

The recently report Zika Case in Houston ex-El Salvador increases the number of cases in the Houston Area to 12 (Houston 6, Harris County 5, Fort Bend 1), while the Tarrant traveler increases the number of cases in the Dallas area to 6. The total number of cases in Texas increases to 23: Bexar – 3 Dallas – 4 Fort Bend - 1 Harris – 11 Tarrant - 2 Travis - 2 Total 23

Zika Virus – March 9, 2016 Texas has had 21 confirmed cases of Zika virus disease. Twenty were in travelers who were infected abroad and diagnosed after they returned home. One case involved a Dallas County resident who had sexual contact with someone who acquired the Zika infection while traveling abroad. Case counts by county: Bexar – 3 Dallas – 4 Fort Bend - 1 Harris – 9 Tarrant - 2 Travis - 2 http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/news/updates.shtm

ZIKA VIRUS UPDATE http://www.houstontx.gov/health/Epidemiology/Zika_Virus.html Friday March 4, 2016 GenderAge RangeTravel HistoryTravel MonthConfirmation DateCase Status by CDCFemale60-64Colombia11/1512/22/2015Confirmed PositiveMale35-39Honduras12/1501/28/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale40-45Honduras12/151/29/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale0-10Honduras1/162/22/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale45-50Guatemala1/162/25/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale60-64El Salvador11/152/26/2016Confirmed Positive

http://www.houstontx.gov/health/Epidemiology/Zika_Virus.html ZIKA VIRUS UPDATE Monday, February 29, 2016 GenderAge RangeTravel HistoryTravel MonthConfirmation DateCase Status by CDCFemale60-64Colombia11/1512/22/2015Confirmed PositiveMale35-39Honduras12/1501/28/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale40-45Honduras12/151/29/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale0-10HondurasUnknown2/22/2016Confirmed Positive

Bexar Co 3 Dallas Co 4 Fort Bend Co 1 Harris Co 10 Tarrant Co 1 Travis Co 2 Total 21 https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&hl=en&authuser=0&authuser=0&mid=zv94AJqgUct4.kT4qLMXp3SLU

Age RangeGenderTravel MonthCountry of TravelStatus30-39M1/2016VenezuelaRecovered http://www.hcphes.org/publications/hcphes_responds/2016__zika_virus/

Bexar Co 3 Dallas Co 4 Fort Bend Co 1 Harris Co 9 Tarrant Co 1 Travis Co 2 Total 20 https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&hl=en&authuser=0&authuser=0&mid=zv94AJqgUct4.kT4qLMXp3SLU

ZIKA VIRUS UPDATE Thursday March 3, 2016 http://www.houstontx.gov/health/Epidemiology/Zika_Virus.html GenderAge RangeTravel HistoryTravel MonthConfirmation DateCase Status by CDCFemale60-64Colombia11/1512/22/2015Confirmed PositiveMale35-39Honduras12/1501/28/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale40-45Honduras12/151/29/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale0-10Honduras1/162/22/2016Confirmed PositiveFemale45-50Guatemala1/162/25/2016Confirmed Positive

Zika Virus in Fort Bend CountyAs of 3/1/2016, There is currently 1 confirmed case of Zika Virus in Fort Bend County.* *Fort Bend County Health & Human Services is responsible for disease reporting in all of Fort Bend County with the exception of the areas within the City of Houston. https://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/1257/2781490/

Bexar Co 3 Dallas Co 4 Harris Co 8 Tarrant Co 1 Travis Co 2 Total 18 https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&hl=en&authuser=0&authuser=0&mid=zv94AJqgUct4.kT4qLMXp3SLU

DALLAS (March 1, 2016) – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) today received confirmation from the Centers for Diseases Control (CDC) of a positive test result for Zika virus.The 55-year-old non-pregnant patient is a resident of DeSoto who traveled to El Salvador. The patient's symptoms have resolved. For medical confidentiality and personal privacy reasons, DCHHS does not provide additional identifying information.