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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported today that two infants with Zika-related microcephaly have been born in California to women who had Zika virus infections during pregnancy after spending time in a country where the virus is endemic. While mosquitoes that can carry the virus have been found in 12 California counties, there is no evidence these mosquitoes are transmitting Zika in the state at this time.“This is a sobering reminder for Californians that Zika can cause serious harm to a developing fetus,” said CDPH Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith. “We join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in urging pregnant women to avoid travel to areas with known Zika transmission. Pregnant women who must travel to one of these areas should strictly follow steps to prevent mosquito bites and speak with a health care provider upon return.” http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR16-47.aspx

CDPH Reports Two Cases of Zika-Related Birth Defects in California Date: 8/4/2016 Number: 16-47 Contact: Ali Bay - (916)440-7259 SACRAMENTO The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported today that two infants with Zika-related microcephaly have been born in California to women who had Zika virus infections during pregnancy after spending time in a country where the virus is endemic. While mosquitoes that can carry the virus have been found in 12 California counties, there is no evidence these mosquitoes are transmitting Zika in the state at this time. “This is a sobering reminder for Californians that Zika can cause serious harm to a developing fetus,” said CDPH Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith. “We join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in urging pregnant women to avoid travel to areas with known Zika transmission. Pregnant women who must travel to one of these areas should strictly follow steps to prevent mosquito bites and speak with a health care provider upon return.” “Zika virus can also be transmitted to sexual partners by both males and females. Both men and women of childbearing age should take precautions if they have recently traveled, or plan to travel, to a location where Zika is spreading,” added Dr. Smith. A team of experts across several disciplines at CDPH is working closely with local public health departments, vector control agencies and the medical community to ensure that California is responding aggressively and appropriately to the emerging threat of Zika virus. CDPH is actively monitoring all pregnant women with Zika infection in California. The Department is also collaborating with local health departments to provide assistance to families with infants born with Zika-related birth defects to ensure they receive appropriate medical care. Infants born to mothers with confirmed infections will be monitored for one year. As of July 29, CDPH has confirmed 114 travel-associated Zika virus infections in 22 counties. A total of 21 infections have been confirmed in pregnant women. This information is updated every Friday on the CDPH Zika website. While Zika infection is often asymptomatic, those who do have symptoms report fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week after being bitten by an infected mosquito. There is currently no vaccine or treatment for Zika other than supportive care, rest, fluids and fever relief. People traveling to areas with known Zika transmission should take steps to avoid mosquito bites: Use insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane-diol for long-lasting protection. If using sunscreen and insect repellent, apply sunscreen first and then the repellent. Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding should choose an EPA-registered insect repellent and use it according to the product label. Do not use insect repellent on infants less than two months of age. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Use air conditioning or window and door screens to keep mosquitoes outside. If mosquitoes may come indoors, sleep under a bed net. Reduce the number of mosquitoes outside by emptying standing water from containers, such as flowerpots and buckets. Sexually active adults who travel to areas with Zika transmission should use condoms or other barriers in order to avoid getting or passing Zika during sex. Couples planning pregnancy should speak with a health care provider about a safe time to wait before trying to get pregnant. CDPH provides Zika-related pregnancy outcome data to the U.S. Zika Pregnancy Registry maintained by the CDC. The CDC is collecting this information to better understand the risks posed by Zika infection during pregnancy. In order to protect privacy, CDPH is not releasing additional details or the locations of the mothers and children. Infants born with birth defects, including microcephaly, as a result of maternal Zika infection do not pose a public health risk to their communities. For more information about Zika, visit the CDPH Zika website, which includes the following resources: Zika and Travel Zika and Pregnancy Zika and Sex Mosquito Bite Prevention Note to Editors: A digital playback of the media teleconference will be available after 12 Noon PDT today. Call (800) 475-6701 (U.S.) or (320) 365-3844 (international) and use Access Code: 399579.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported today that two infants with Zika-related microcephaly have been born in California to women who had Zika virus infections during pregnancy after spending time in a country where the virus is endemic. While mosquitoes that can carry the virus have been found in 12 California counties, there is no evidence these mosquitoes are transmitting Zika in the state at this time.“This is a sobering reminder for Californians that Zika can cause serious harm to a developing fetus,” said CDPH Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith. “We join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in urging pregnant women to avoid travel to areas with known Zika transmission. Pregnant women who must travel to one of these areas should strictly follow steps to prevent mosquito bites and speak with a health care provider upon return.” http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR16-47.aspx

Gov. Scott: Florida Continues to Dedicate Every Available Resource to Combat Zika On August 3, 2016, in News Releases, by Staff PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Department of Health has confirmed that there are no new locally acquired Zika infections to report today. Additionally, the Governor has directed the Florida Department of Health (DOH) to provide Zika testing to pregnant women at all county health departments at no cost. To ensure that Zika tests are processed as quickly as possible, DOH will make available additional lab services to handle the expected increase in tests being administered. Governor Scott said, “Today, the Florida Department of Health confirmed that there are no new cases of local Zika infection, meaning the state total for locally transmitted infections stands at 15. At this time, DOH continues to believe that active local transmissions are only occurring in the same one square mile area of Miami. While this is good news, and proof that our education and mosquito control efforts are working, we will not become complacent and will continue to aggressively fight against the Zika virus. For this reason, I have directed DOH to make Zika testing available to all pregnant women who would like to be tested at county health departments statewide at no cost. We know Zika is most harmful to pregnant women and their babies and we must work to protect them. “As I have said before, Florida has a proven track record of success when it comes to managing similar mosquito-borne viruses. Since February, DOH has conducted Zika testing for more than 2,400 people statewide, and more than 340 people have been tested in the impacted area since July 7th. Our testing is increasing every day and more than 140 people have been tested in the impacted area in the past three days. “In addition to testing, communities like Miami-Dade County are also ramping up mosquito abatement and mitigation efforts. In Miami-Dade County, they are working hard to increase spraying, including aerial spraying, in the impacted area. We will continue to do everything possible to keep our residents and visitors safe.” On February 12th, Governor Scott directed the State Surgeon General to activate a Zika Virus Information Hotline for current Florida residents and visitors, as well as anyone planning on traveling to Florida in the near future. The number for the Zika Virus Information Hotline is 1-855-622-6735. To find the county health department nearest to you, click HERE. The exact location of where DOH believes there are active transmissions of the Zika virus is within the boundaries of the following area: NW 5th Avenue to the west, US 1 to the east, NW/NE 38thStreet to the north and NW/NE 20th Street to the south. This area is about one square mile and a map is below to detail the area. ###

While this is good news, and proof that our education and mosquito control efforts are working, we will not become complacent and will continue to aggressively fight against the Zika virus. For this reason, I have directed DOH to make Zika testing available to all pregnant women who would like to be tested at county health departments statewide at no cost. We know Zika is most harmful to pregnant women and their babies and we must work to protect them. http://www.flgov.com/2016/08/03/gov-scott-florida-continues-to-dedicate-every-available-resource-to-combat-zika/

Gov. Scott: Florida Continues to Dedicate Every Available Resource to Combat Zika On August 3, 2016, in News Releases, by Staff PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Department of Health has confirmed that there are no new locally acquired Zika infections to report today. Additionally, the Governor has directed the Florida Department of Health (DOH) to provide Zika testing to pregnant women at all county health departments at no cost. To ensure that Zika tests are processed as quickly as possible, DOH will make available additional lab services to handle the expected increase in tests being administered. Governor Scott said, “Today, the Florida Department of Health confirmed that there are no new cases of local Zika infection, meaning the state total for locally transmitted infections stands at 15. At this time, DOH continues to believe that active local transmissions are only occurring in the same one square mile area of Miami. While this is good news, and proof that our education and mosquito control efforts are working, we will not become complacent and will continue to aggressively fight against the Zika virus. For this reason, I have directed DOH to make Zika testing available to all pregnant women who would like to be tested at county health departments statewide at no cost. We know Zika is most harmful to pregnant women and their babies and we must work to protect them. “As I have said before, Florida has a proven track record of success when it comes to managing similar mosquito-borne viruses. Since February, DOH has conducted Zika testing for more than 2,400 people statewide, and more than 340 people have been tested in the impacted area since July 7th. Our testing is increasing every day and more than 140 people have been tested in the impacted area in the past three days. “In addition to testing, communities like Miami-Dade County are also ramping up mosquito abatement and mitigation efforts. In Miami-Dade County, they are working hard to increase spraying, including aerial spraying, in the impacted area. We will continue to do everything possible to keep our residents and visitors safe.” On February 12th, Governor Scott directed the State Surgeon General to activate a Zika Virus Information Hotline for current Florida residents and visitors, as well as anyone planning on traveling to Florida in the near future. The number for the Zika Virus Information Hotline is 1-855-622-6735. To find the county health department nearest to you, click HERE. The exact location of where DOH believes there are active transmissions of the Zika virus is within the boundaries of the following area: NW 5th Avenue to the west, US 1 to the east, NW/NE 38thStreet to the north and NW/NE 20th Street to the south. This area is about one square mile and a map is below to detail the area. ### http://www.flgov.com/2016/08/03/gov-scott-florida-continues-to-dedicate-every-available-resource-to-combat-zika/

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that a man and woman in Jackson County have the Zika virus. County health officials said the two contracted it while traveling through Central and South America. They returned from the region a couple of weeks ago and just received test results back. Sixteen cases of the Zika virus have been reported in Oregon in 2016 so far, with most of those cases involving travel to South America, Central America and the Caribbean. One person in Oregon has contracted the virus through sexual transmission. - See more at: http://www.kezi.com/news/CDC_Confirms_2_Zika_Cases_in_Jackson_County.html#sthash.DVBXBrTt.dpuf

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All eyes are on Tulare County where health officials there have confirmed their first travel related Zika case. According to the CDC there are now 114 cases in the state to date. "It was something we were not hoping for, but it was something we knew could likely happen," says Jason Britt from the Tulare County Department of Public Health. The Zika virus is keeping the Tulare County health officials busy. A county resident who recently traveled to Central America tested positive for the virus. http://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/tulare-county-confirms-travel-zika-case

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Another case of local Zika infection confirmed in Miami Filed Under: Zika Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News | Aug 03, 2016 Share Tweet LinkedIn Email Print & PDF miami_aerial_view-niels_sienaert.jpg Niels Sienaert / Flickr cc The Florida Department of Health (Florida Health) confirmed yesterday that there was another case of locally spread Zika in Miami, this time outside of the Wynwood neighborhood. This brings the total locally transmitted cases to 15. Natalie Spindle, a public information office for Florida Health, said investigations into the origins of the new case were still ongoing this morning. "We still believe active transmission is only occurring in Wynwood," she told CIDRAP News. "But this case comes from outside of that neighborhood. We're doing questioning now and will let everyone know when we have more answers." Local transmission of Zika virus was first confirmed late last week in the Wynwood neighborhood just north of downtown Miami. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a travel advisory on Monday, warning pregnant women to stay away from that area. In addition to local transmission, there have been 336 cases of travel-related Zika in Florida, and 55 cases in pregnant women. Infection with Zika during pregnancy can lead to severe birth defects, including microcephaly. In a daily update yesterday, Florida Health said officials were testing people living in a 150-meter radius around known cases. Aedes mosquitoes are not known to travel more than 150 meters. Florida Health said officials are still going door to door in Wynwood to gather samples and inform community members about mosquito prevention. In light of the new case, the CDC and Florida Health said yesterday they will begin aerial spraying with naled, an insecticide, in Miami. While naled is safe and effective in spraying against some types of mosquitoes, critics have warned that it does little to deter Aedes. But CDC Director Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, said in an Aug 1 news conference that ground spraying has been infective in reducingAedes populations in Miami. "Aerial treatment of areas with products that rapidly reduce both young and adult mosquitoes is a possible way to limit the number of mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus," Benjamin Haynes, a CDC spokesman, told CIDRAP News today. Spraying was supposed to begin today in a 10-mile area around Wynwood, but it was canceled because of weather, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez said in a statement. The mosquito-control team will try again tonight or tomorrow morning. Human trials to begin on NIH vaccine In related news, today the National Institutes of Health announced the launch of a phase 1 clinical trial of VRC 319, a Zika vaccine candidate. The trial will test safety and immune response in 80 healthy adults at three sites in the United States. Results are expected in January 2017. "NIAID worked expeditiously to ready a vaccine candidate, and results in animal testing have been very encouraging. We are pleased that we are now able to proceed with this initial study in people. Although it will take some time before a vaccine against Zika is commercially available, the launch of this study is an important step forward," said National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Directory Anthony Fauci, MD in a statement. VRC 319 is a DNA vaccine and does not contain the Zika virus. Instead, it contains plasmid, a small circular piece of DNA, that's injected into a participant's arm. The genetic information triggers the body to make Zika virus proteins. The proteins illicit an immune system response, triggering virus-neutralizing antibodies in participants. "A team of scientists here at NIAID worked tirelessly to rapidly develop this vaccine for clinical testing," said John Mascola, MD, director of NIAID's Vaccine Research Center. "DNA or gene-based vaccines induce antibodies, but they also can activate the cell-mediated immune response, which ultimately could yield strong and durable protection against disease." Travel, mosquito, military developments The CDC announced a travel restriction today to Antigua and Barbuda as well as to Turks and Caicos Islands. Travelers recently returning from the islands have sexually transmitted the Zika virus, according to a CDC statement. The level 2 travel notice recommends practicing "enhanced precautions," including avoiding nonessential travel if you are pregnant, or you or your partner wants to get pregnant in the near future. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) published two new maps today showing Aedes mosquito activities in Europe. The maps show where Ae albopictus and Ae aegyptipopulation have been found. Both mosquitoes can transmit viruses, including Zika and dengue. The EDCD said in a news release that there are reports of Ae aegypti in Turkey, and establishedAe albopictus populations in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Italy and Turkey. Thirty-three US military service members, including one pregnant woman, have been diagnosed as having Zika virus infection, according to the Pentagon. At least six family members of the servicemen and women contracted Zika. Since about 80% of Zika cases are unreported and asymptomatic, the total number of military personnel infected is probably much higher, the Pentagon said. See also: Aug 2 Florida Health update Aug 2 Miami-Dade County release on spraying Aug 3 Mayor Gimenez's statement Aug 3 NIH press release CDC's Zika travel information http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2016/08/another-case-local-zika-infection-confirmed-miami

Reported Cases of Zika in New York City as of 7/29/2016 [Español (PDF)] Positive NYC Residents Case Type Number of Cases Locally acquired mosquito-borne reported† 0 Travel-associated* 387 Sexually transmitted: 4 Guillain-Barre syndrome: 3 Infants with birth defects: 1 Laboratory acquired 0 Pending Verification of Travel 19 Total 406 Gender Number of Cases Female 289 Pregnant: 45 Male 117 Age Average Age (Range) 38.5 (1-74) Positive NYC Resident by Borough Number of Cases Bronx 156 Manhattan 86 Brooklyn 83 Queens 78 Staten Island 3 Unknown 0 Most Common Countries Visited Number of Cases Dominican Republic 240 Puerto Rico 31 Jamaica 29 Guyana 16 Colombia 9 Saint Lucia 9 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 7 †Presumed local mosquito-borne transmission *Travelers returning from affected areas, their sexual contacts, or infants infected in utero

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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/

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/

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/

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/

August 3, 2016 http://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2016/08/080316-zika-update.html DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DAILY ZIKA UPDATE Contact: Communications [email protected] (850) 245-4111 Tallahassee, Fla.—In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware about the status of the Zika virus, the department will continue to issue a Zika virus update each week day at 2 p.m. Updates will include a CDC-confirmed Zika case count by county and information to better keep Floridians prepared. There are no new travel-related cases and no new non-travel related cases today. Please visit our website to see the full list of travel-related cases. The total number of non-travel related infections is 15 and all are in Miami-Dade and Broward County. THE DEPARTMENT STILL BELIEVES ACTIVE TRANSMISSION IS ONLY TAKING PLACE WITHIN THE IDENTIFTIED ONE-SQUARE MILE AREA IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. There are no active investigations in Broward County and no areas of active transmission in Broward County. For a complete breakdown of non-travel and travel-related Zika infections to-date, please see below. Infection Type Infection Count Travel-Related Infections of Zika 336 Non-Travel Related Infections of Zika 15 Infections Involving Pregnant Women 55 The department’s investigation into the non-travel related case outside the one-square mile radius in Miami-Dade County is on-going. The department has begun door-to-door outreach and sampling in possible sites where the confirmed case became infected. Mosquito abatement and reduction activities are also in-progress. One case does mean active transmission is taking place and that’s why the department conducts a thorough investigation by sampling close contacts and community members around each case to determine if additional people are infected. The department has not yet determined where the individual likely contracted Zika and will share more details as the investigation progresses. If the department finds evidence that active transmission is occurring in an area, we will notify the media and the public. Since the department began our investigation into possible local transmissions of Zika on July 7th, more than 340 individuals in Miami-Dade and Broward counties have been tested for the virus who live or work near the individuals that have already been confirmed with likely mosquito-borne transmissions. See breakdown of cases and testing numbers below. One case in Miami-Dade: 54 close contacts and individuals from the community have been tested with no additional positives One case in Broward: 70 close contacts and individuals from the community have been tested with no additional positive Two cases in the area of interest in Miami-Dade: tested 26 close contacts, one confirmed and three probable; 52 individuals from the community have been tested, six were positive but asymptomatic An additional 142 individuals in the area have been tested; one was positive but asymptomatic and had recent travel to a Zika-affected area and is considered a travel-related infection There were no additional positives in the northeast quadrant of the one-square mile tested yesterday. The department continues testing close contacts and community members in the area, typically within a 150 meter radius, the maximum distance that Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are known to travel. The department has conducted testing for the Zika virus for more than 2,400 people statewide. At this time, the department still believes active transmissions of the Zika virus are occurring in one small area in Miami-Dade County, just north of downtown. The exact location is within the boundaries of the following area: NW 5th Avenue to the west, US 1 to the east, NW/NE 38th Street to the north and NW/NE 20thStreet to the south. This area is about one square mile and a map is below to detail the area. This remains the only area of the state where the department has confirmed there are local transmissions of Zika. If investigations reveal additional areas of likely active transmission, the department will announce a defined area of concern. In the area where active transmission is occurring, the department continues door-to-door outreach and is gathering samples for testing to determine the number of people affected. Mosquito abatement and reduction activities continue. Mosquito control will be conducting aerial spraying in the area. The department continues to work closely with CDC. On August 1, the Governor directed the department to request a CDC Emergency Response Team (CERT). The CERT arrived in Florida today and they will be assisting the department with investigation, sample collection, public outreach and mosquito control efforts. CDC recommends that women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant postpone travel to areas with widespread Zika infection. Florida’s small case cluster is not considered widespread transmission, however, pregnant women are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the impacted area in Miami-Dade County (see map below). If you are pregnant and must travel or if you live or work in the impacted area, protect yourself from mosquito bites by wearing insect repellent, long clothing and limiting your time outdoors. According to CDC guidance, providers should consider testing all pregnant women with a history of travel to a Zika affected area for the virus. It is also recommended that all pregnant women who reside in or travel frequently to the area where active transmission is likely occurring be tested for Zika in the first and second trimester. Pregnant women in the identified area can contact their medical provider or their local county health department to be tested and receive a Zika prevention kit. CDC recommends that a pregnant woman with a history of Zika virus and her provider should consider additional ultrasounds. Additionally, the department will work closely with the Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade County to identify pregnant women in the one square mile area to ensure they have access to resources and information to protect themselves. CDC recommends that a pregnant woman with a history of Zika virus and her provider should consider additional ultrasounds. Florida has been monitoring pregnant women with evidence of Zika regardless of symptoms since January. The total number of pregnant women who have been or are being monitored is 55. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and CDC released a new case definition for Zika that now includes reporting both asymptomatic and symptomatic cases of Zika. Prior to this change, states reported only symptomatic non-pregnant cases and pregnant cases regardless of symptoms. This change comes as a result of increased availability for testing in commercial laboratories. On Feb. 12, Governor Scott directed the State Surgeon General to activate a Zika Virus Information Hotline for current Florida residents and visitors, as well as anyone planning on traveling to Florida in the near future. The hotline, managed by the Department of Health, has assisted 2,887 callers since it launched. The number for the Zika Virus Information Hotline is 1-855-622-6735. The department urges Floridians to drain standing water weekly, no matter how seemingly small. A couple drops of water in a bottle cap can be a breeding location for mosquitoes. Residents and visitors also need to use repellents when enjoying the Florida outdoors. More Information on DOH action on Zika: On Feb. 3, Governor Scott directed the State Surgeon General to issue a Declaration of Public Health Emergency for the counties of residents with travel-associated cases of Zika.DOH encourages Florida residents and visitors to protect themselves from all mosquito-borne illnesses by draining standing water; covering their clothing and bare skin with repellent; and covering windows with screens. There have been 29 counties included in the declaration– Alachua, Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Duval, Escambia, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Santa Rosa, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie and Volusia – and will be updated as needed. DOH has a robust mosquito-borne illness surveillance system and is working with 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. On April 6, Governor Scott and Interim State Surgeon General Dr. Celeste Philip hosted a conference call with Florida Mosquito Control Districts to discuss ongoing preparations to fight the possible spread of the Zika virus in Florida. There were 74 attendees on the call. On May 11, Governor Scott met with federal leaders on the importance of preparing for Zika as we would a hurricane. Governor Scott requested 5,000 Zika preparedness kits from HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell as well as a plan from FEMA on how resources will be allocated to states in the event an emergency is declared. On June 1, Governor Scott requested for President Obama to provide preparedness items needed in order to increase Florida’s capacity to be ready when Zika becomes mosquito-borne in our state. On June 9, Governor Scott spoke with Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell and CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden on Zika preparedness and reiterated the requests that he has continued to make to the federal government to prepare for the Zika virus once it becomes mosquito-borne in Florida. Governor Scott also requested that the CDC provide an additional 1,300 Zika antibody tests to Florida to allow individuals, especially pregnant women and new mothers, to see if they ever had the Zika virus. On June 23, Governor Scott announced that he will use his emergency executive authority to allocate $26.2 million in state funds for Zika preparedness, prevention and response in Florida. On June 28, the department announced the first confirmed case of microcephaly in an infant born in Florida whose mother had a travel-related case of Zika. The mother of the infant contracted Zika while in Haiti. Following the confirmation of this case, Governor Scott called on CDC to host a call with Florida medical professionals, including OBGYNs and physicians specializing in family medicine, to discuss the neurological impacts of Zika and what precautions new and expecting mothers should take. On July 1, CDC hosted a call with Florida medical professionals, including OB/GYNs, pediatricians and physicians specializing in family medicine, to discuss the neurological impacts of Zika and what precautions new and expecting mothers should take. More than 120 clinicians participated. On July 29, Governor Scott announced that the department had gathered enough information as part of its ongoing investigation into non-travel related cases of Zika in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to conclude that a high likelihood exists that four cases are the result of local transmission. The department believes that active transmission of the Zika virus is occurring in one small area in Miami-Dade County, just north of downtown. The exact location is within the boundaries of the following area: NW 5th Avenue to the west, US 1 to the east, NW/NE 38th Street to the north and NW/NE 20th Street to the south. Florida currently has the capacity to test 6,467 people for active Zika virus and 1,962 for Zika antibodies. Federal Guidance on Zika: According to CDC, Zika illness is generally mild with a rash, fever and joint pain. CDC researchers have concluded that Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly and other birth defects. The FDA released guidance regarding donor screening, deferral and product management to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmission of Zika virus. Additional information is available on the FDA website here. CDC has put out guidance related to the sexual transmission of the Zika virus. This includes CDC recommendation that if you have traveled to a country with local transmission of Zika you should abstain from unprotected sex. For more information on Zika virus, click here. 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Erica Rakow ‏@EricaRakow 6h6 hours ago 1 confirmed case of Zika in Davie/Southwest Ranches area & CDC investigating 2 suspected cases in Ft. Lauderdale

Erica Rakow ‏@EricaRakow 6h6 hours ago 1 confirmed case of Zika in Davie/Southwest Ranches area & CDC investigating 2 suspected cases in Ft. Lauderdale

Erica Rakow ‏@EricaRakow 6h6 hours ago 1 confirmed case of Zika in Davie/Southwest Ranches area & CDC investigating 2 suspected cases in Ft. Lauderdale