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First case of baby born with Zika-related microcephaly reported in New York CityNew York City department of health officials sy the baby’s mother was infected after traveling to an area with ongoing Zika transmission Play VideoPlayCurrent Time0:00/Duration Time1:03Loaded: 0% Progress: 0%FullscreenMute Health officials say case demonstrates the ‘real risk’ of Zika to AmericansReuters Friday 22 July 2016 16.36 EDTLast modified on Friday 22 July 201617.07 EDT Share on LinkedInShare on Google+Shares38 Save for laterNew York City has reported its first case of a baby born with the birth defect microcephaly related to exposure to the Zika virus, health officials said on Friday. New York City department of health officials said the baby’s mother was infected after traveling to an area with ongoing Zika transmission. They declined to provide further details about the mother or child. So far, the city has reported 346 cases of Zika infections, all related to travel. Of these, four have been linked to sexual transmission, including the first case ever of a woman transmitting the virus to a male partner. US health officials have concluded that Zika infections in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have now been 12 confirmed cases of babies born with microcephaly in the United States, and more than 400 pregnant woman in the continental US have evidence of Zika infection. Health officials in Florida have been working with the CDC to determine if Zika has arrived in the United States after two residents who have not traveled to areas infected with Zika tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus. It was also announced on Friday that a civilian contract worker has become the first person with a confirmed case of Zika on the US base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, following a trip to Jamaica. Zika transmission to Utah man's caregiver sparks medical mystery Read moreThe worker became infected while off the base and remains under medical supervision but now shows no symptoms of the illness, the US navy said in a statement. The connection between Zika and microcephaly first came to light last fall in Brazil, which has nowconfirmed more than 1,600 cases of microcephalythat it considers to be related to Zika infections in the mothers. So far, 1,404 people in 46 US states have contracted Zika, including 15 cases that were sexually acquired. CDC is also investigating one possible case of person-to-person transmission of Zika in Utah. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/22/zika-first-baby-microcephaly-new-york-city

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CDPH Weekly Update on Number of Zika Virus Infections in California July 22, 2016 The following table provides the number of travel-associated infections with Zika virus in California residents in 2015 and 2016. CDPH is following CDC testing guidelines. This table is updated every Friday. As of July 22, 2016, there have been 98 travel-associated Zika virus infections in California.  Total infections: 98  Cumulative number of infections in pregnant women: 19*  Cumulative number of infections due to sexual transmission: 1 Zika virus infections in California, 2015-2016§ (as of July 22, 2016) County Travel-associated ¥ Locally acquired † Alameda 7 0 Contra Costa 5 0 Fresno 1 0 Los Angeles 23 0 Marin 1 0 Merced 2 0 Napa 1 0 Orange 8 0 Riverside 1 0 San Bernardino 5 0 San Diego 19** 0 San Francisco 7 0 San Joaquin 3 0 San Mateo 2 0 Santa Clara 6 0 Solano 1 0 Sonoma 2 0 Stanislaus 1 0 Yolo 2 0 Yuba 1 0 Total 98 0 *Local Health Departments and CDPH are monitoring all pregnant women and their infants §Total number includes laboratory-confirmed and probable infections as defined by the CSTE Position Statement ¥Persons exposed through travel to an affected area or contact with a traveler †Presumed local mosquito-borne transmission **Includes one non-resident https://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/TravelAssociatedCasesofZikaVirusinCA.pdf

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July 22, 2016 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DAILY ZIKA UPDATE: 19 NEW TRAVEL-RELATED CASES http://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2016/07/072216-zika-update.htmlContact: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 Florida Department of Health will 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 19 new travel-related cases of Zika with three in Orange, two in Hillsborough, two in Osceola, two in Seminole, two in Volusia, one in Broward, one in Miami-Dade, one in Okeechobee, one in Palm Beach, one in Pasco, one in Polk, one in St. Johns and one involving a pregnant women. The Declaration of Public Health Emergency has been amended to include Okeechobee County. According to CDC, symptoms associated with the Zika virus last between seven to 10 days. The department’s investigations into the possible non-travel related Zika virus cases in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are ongoing and the department will share more details as they become available. To date, approximately 200 people have been interviewed and tested as part of the department’s investigations and we await additional lab results. Dr. Marc Fischer, medical epidemiologist with CDC arrived in Florida today to assist in our investigation with mapping and testing methodology. The department is conducting door-to-door outreach with mosquito control in the areas surrounding the residences, work places and frequently visited locations of both suspect cases. Residents and visitors are urged to participate in requests for blood and urine samples by the department in the areas of investigation. These results will help the department determine the number of people affected. Zika prevention kits and repellent are being distributed in the areas of investigation, through local OBGYN offices and at both DOH-Broward and DOH-Miami-Dade. CDC recommends that women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant postpone travel to Zika affected areas. According to CDC guidance, providers should consider testing all pregnant women with a history of travel to a Zika affected area for the virus. 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 monitored is 47, with 15 having met the previous CDC case definition. 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. County Number of Cases (all travel related) Alachua 5 Brevard 6 Broward 51 Charlotte 1 Citrus 2 Clay 3 Collier 4 Duval 6 Escambia 1 Highlands 1 Hillsborough 9 Lake 1 Lee 6 Manatee 1 Martin 1 Miami-Dade 93 Okaloosa 1 Okeechobee 1 Orange 36 Osceola 17 Palm Beach 15 Pasco 6 Pinellas 7 Polk 11 Santa Rosa 1 Seminole 11 St. Johns 3 St. Lucie 1 Volusia 5 Total cases not involving pregnant women 306 Cases involving pregnant women regardless of symptoms* 47 *Counties of pregnant women will not be shared. 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 2,347 callers since it launched. The number for the Zika Virus Information Hotline is 1-855-622-6735. All cases are travel-associated. There have been no locally-acquired cases of Zika in Florida. For more information on the Zika virus, click here. 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.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 encourages Florida residents and visitors to protect themselves from all mosquito-borne illnesses by draining standing water; covering their skin with repellent and clothing; and covering windows with screens.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 OBGYNs, 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.Florida currently has the capacity to test 4,841 people for active Zika virus and 2,189 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. About the Florida Department of Health The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health, please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.

July 22, 2016 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DAILY ZIKA UPDATE: 19 NEW TRAVEL-RELATED CASES http://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2016/07/072216-zika-update.htmlContact: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 Florida Department of Health will 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 19 new travel-related cases of Zika with three in Orange, two in Hillsborough, two in Osceola, two in Seminole, two in Volusia, one in Broward, one in Miami-Dade, one in Okeechobee, one in Palm Beach, one in Pasco, one in Polk, one in St. Johns and one involving a pregnant women. The Declaration of Public Health Emergency has been amended to include Okeechobee County. According to CDC, symptoms associated with the Zika virus last between seven to 10 days. The department’s investigations into the possible non-travel related Zika virus cases in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are ongoing and the department will share more details as they become available. To date, approximately 200 people have been interviewed and tested as part of the department’s investigations and we await additional lab results. Dr. Marc Fischer, medical epidemiologist with CDC arrived in Florida today to assist in our investigation with mapping and testing methodology. The department is conducting door-to-door outreach with mosquito control in the areas surrounding the residences, work places and frequently visited locations of both suspect cases. Residents and visitors are urged to participate in requests for blood and urine samples by the department in the areas of investigation. These results will help the department determine the number of people affected. Zika prevention kits and repellent are being distributed in the areas of investigation, through local OBGYN offices and at both DOH-Broward and DOH-Miami-Dade. CDC recommends that women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant postpone travel to Zika affected areas. According to CDC guidance, providers should consider testing all pregnant women with a history of travel to a Zika affected area for the virus. 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 monitored is 47, with 15 having met the previous CDC case definition. 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. County Number of Cases (all travel related) Alachua 5 Brevard 6 Broward 51 Charlotte 1 Citrus 2 Clay 3 Collier 4 Duval 6 Escambia 1 Highlands 1 Hillsborough 9 Lake 1 Lee 6 Manatee 1 Martin 1 Miami-Dade 93 Okaloosa 1 Okeechobee 1 Orange 36 Osceola 17 Palm Beach 15 Pasco 6 Pinellas 7 Polk 11 Santa Rosa 1 Seminole 11 St. Johns 3 St. Lucie 1 Volusia 5 Total cases not involving pregnant women 306 Cases involving pregnant women regardless of symptoms* 47 *Counties of pregnant women will not be shared. 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 2,347 callers since it launched. The number for the Zika Virus Information Hotline is 1-855-622-6735. All cases are travel-associated. There have been no locally-acquired cases of Zika in Florida. For more information on the Zika virus, click here. 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.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 encourages Florida residents and visitors to protect themselves from all mosquito-borne illnesses by draining standing water; covering their skin with repellent and clothing; and covering windows with screens.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 OBGYNs, 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.Florida currently has the capacity to test 4,841 people for active Zika virus and 2,189 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. About the Florida Department of Health The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health, please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.

July 22, 2016 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DAILY ZIKA UPDATE: 19 NEW TRAVEL-RELATED CASES http://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2016/07/072216-zika-update.htmlContact: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 Florida Department of Health will 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 19 new travel-related cases of Zika with three in Orange, two in Hillsborough, two in Osceola, two in Seminole, two in Volusia, one in Broward, one in Miami-Dade, one in Okeechobee, one in Palm Beach, one in Pasco, one in Polk, one in St. Johns and one involving a pregnant women. The Declaration of Public Health Emergency has been amended to include Okeechobee County. According to CDC, symptoms associated with the Zika virus last between seven to 10 days. The department’s investigations into the possible non-travel related Zika virus cases in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are ongoing and the department will share more details as they become available. To date, approximately 200 people have been interviewed and tested as part of the department’s investigations and we await additional lab results. Dr. Marc Fischer, medical epidemiologist with CDC arrived in Florida today to assist in our investigation with mapping and testing methodology. The department is conducting door-to-door outreach with mosquito control in the areas surrounding the residences, work places and frequently visited locations of both suspect cases. Residents and visitors are urged to participate in requests for blood and urine samples by the department in the areas of investigation. These results will help the department determine the number of people affected. Zika prevention kits and repellent are being distributed in the areas of investigation, through local OBGYN offices and at both DOH-Broward and DOH-Miami-Dade. CDC recommends that women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant postpone travel to Zika affected areas. According to CDC guidance, providers should consider testing all pregnant women with a history of travel to a Zika affected area for the virus. 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 monitored is 47, with 15 having met the previous CDC case definition. 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. County Number of Cases (all travel related) Alachua 5 Brevard 6 Broward 51 Charlotte 1 Citrus 2 Clay 3 Collier 4 Duval 6 Escambia 1 Highlands 1 Hillsborough 9 Lake 1 Lee 6 Manatee 1 Martin 1 Miami-Dade 93 Okaloosa 1 Okeechobee 1 Orange 36 Osceola 17 Palm Beach 15 Pasco 6 Pinellas 7 Polk 11 Santa Rosa 1 Seminole 11 St. Johns 3 St. Lucie 1 Volusia 5 Total cases not involving pregnant women 306 Cases involving pregnant women regardless of symptoms* 47 *Counties of pregnant women will not be shared. 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 2,347 callers since it launched. The number for the Zika Virus Information Hotline is 1-855-622-6735. All cases are travel-associated. There have been no locally-acquired cases of Zika in Florida. For more information on the Zika virus, click here. 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.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 encourages Florida residents and visitors to protect themselves from all mosquito-borne illnesses by draining standing water; covering their skin with repellent and clothing; and covering windows with screens.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 OBGYNs, 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.Florida currently has the capacity to test 4,841 people for active Zika virus and 2,189 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. About the Florida Department of Health The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health, please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.

County Number of Cases (all travel related) Alachua 5 Brevard 6 Broward 51 Charlotte 1 Citrus 2 Clay 3 Collier 4 Duval 6 Escambia 1 Highlands 1 Hillsborough 9 Lake 1 Lee 6 Manatee 1 Martin 1 Miami-Dade 93 Okaloosa 1 Okeechobee 1 Orange 36 Osceola 17 Palm Beach 15 Pasco 6 Pinellas 7 Polk 11 Santa Rosa 1 Seminole 11 St. Johns 3 St. Lucie 1 Volusia 5 Total cases not involving pregnant women 306 Cases involving pregnant women regardless of symptoms* 47 *Counties of pregnant women will not be shared.

Health Department Reports First Baby Born With Zika-Related Microcephaly In NYCMore than 41 pregnant women have tested positive for the Zika virus Department reminds pregnant women and women trying to get pregnant not to travel to Zika-affected areas July 22, 2016 – The Health Department today reported the first baby delivered with Zika-related microcephaly at a hospital in New York City. The baby and mother are currently in care and being monitored by physicians. The baby’s mother was infected while in an area with ongoing Zika transmission. The baby has been diagnosed with microcephaly – or a smaller than normal head – and other brain problems. Tests have determined that the baby is positive for Zika. The Health Department is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on this case.“Today, I am the bearer of sad news: we have confirmed New York City’s first baby born with microcephaly associated with the Zika virus,” said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Herminia Palacio. “The City has been preparing for this scenario for many months now, and we stand ready to help families caring for an infant with microcephaly. This case is a sad reminder that Zika can have tragic consequences for pregnant women." “While not surprising, given the travel trends of our global city, this case is a strong reminder of the tragic consequences of the Zika virus. We are monitoring the baby’s health closely and connecting the family with the necessary services to take care of their child,” said New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett. “I remind all pregnant women in New York City, and those trying to get pregnant, that they should delay travel to places where there is active Zika transmission. As we see today, the consequences for the child can be devastating.” Earlier this week, the Health Department announced that physicians have requested testing for more than 2,000 pregnant women who have traveled to areas where there is active transmission of Zika. Additionally, pregnant women continue to be tested for potential sexual exposure following travel-related Zika exposure of their sexual partner. In the last month, the daily number of test requests has steadily increased. Last Friday alone, the City's Zika Test Call Center received 56 test requests. Of the 2,000 pregnant women who have been tested, 41 have been confirmed to have the Zika virus as of July 15, 2016. The Health Department’s travel advisory urges pregnant women and those trying to conceive not travel to places where there is active transmission of the Zika virus. These places currently include virtually all South and Central America and the Caribbean. It is also critical to use barrier protection (male and female condoms, dental dams, etc.) when having sex with someone who traveled to an area with active transmission. If a family emergency or other important matter requires travel to a Zika-affected area, pregnant women should stay indoors during the day and use mosquito repellent. Women who may become pregnant are advised to use an effective contraceptive method to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Call 311 or visit www.nyc.gov and search for “birth control” for information on free or low cost birth control. As part of the Mayor’s $21 million investment in preparing the city for Zika, the Health Department expanded the capacity of the Public Health Laboratory to meet the demand for Zika surveillance and testing. In March, the Department established a new dedicated call center for health care providers to process testing requests. Further, the Department distributed travel advisory posters to over a thousand healthcare providers likely to see pregnant women, including urgent care centers, community health centers and OB/GYN practices. The Department continues to work with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology to disseminate medical guidance and answer provider questions about testing, on implementing protocols for care management of pregnant women, and collaborating with the CDC on a national registry of Zika-infected pregnant women. To learn about what the City is doing to prevent the spread of the Zika virus in New York City, read the most recent information about the Zika virus, and access the latest data available, visit the Health Department website: www.nyc.gov/health/zika. ####058-16 MEDIA CONTACT: Christopher Miller/Carolina Rodriguez, [email protected]

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First Baby With Zika-Related Microcephaly Born in New York City TRENDING STORIES 1VIDEOTourists Attacked Over $1 Tip to Topless Times Sq. Performer2Cyclist Hit by Car Dies 4 Days After Walking Out of Hospital3VIDEOPatron Who Was Denied Drink Shoots NYC Bar Owner: Family4Clear the Shelters: Find One Near YouSPONSOREDAdopting a Pet Won't Change Your Lifestyle or Break the BankWEATHER FORECASTWEATHER ALERTSView allFlushing, NY 91° Scattered CloudsFeels Like 94 ° RadarForecastMaps NEWSLETTERS Receive the latest local updates in your inboxPrivacy policy | More Newsletters A mosquito-borne virus that's been linked to birth defects is raising fears among some travelers to South America. Michael George has more. (Published Friday, Jan. 15, 2016) WHAT TO KNOWPhysicians have requested testing for more than 2,000 pregnant woman who have traveled to areas of active Zika transmissionThere have been more than 300 confirmed cases of Zika in New York CityThe species of mosquito most commonly associated with Zika's spread hasn't been found in the tri-state, but a similar species lives here.A baby with Zika-related microcephaly has been born at a New York City hospital, marking the first such delivery in the five boroughs, health officials say. The baby's mother was infected while in an area known to have mosquitoes transmitting the virus, the health department said. She and the baby, who has been diagnosed with a smaller than normal head and other brain problems, are being monitored by physicians, authorities said. Zika Mystery: Caregiver Gets Virus From Man Who DiedThe baby did test positive for Zika, and the health department says it is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the case. Herminia Palacia, deputy mayor for Health and Human Services, said the city has been preparing for a case for months, "and we stand ready to help families caring for an infant with microcephaly. This is a sad reminder that Zika can have tragic consequences for pregnant women." Global Health Officials Scramble to Fight Zika Virus Earlier this week, health officials said physicians have requested testing for more than 2,000 pregnant women who have traveled to areas where there is active Zika transmission. Forty-one of them have tested positive. Pregnant women also continue to be tested for Zika if their sexual partners have traveled to an afflicted area. Virtually all of South and Central America and the Caribbean is considered a hotbed for transmission of the virus. Fla. Mosquitoes Tested for Zika to Confirm 1st Bites by US InsectsIn addition to sexual contact, the virus is spread through specific species of mosquitoes. The mosquito species most commonly associated with Zika's spread is not found in the tri-state, but a similar species that scientists think could transmit the disease inhabits the area. Top News Photos of the Week New York City health officials have said they've been monitoring populations of the insect and applying pesticides to keep mosquito-borne diseases like Zika at bay. Source: First Baby With Zika-Related Microcephaly Born in New York City | NBC New York http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Zika-Baby-Microcephaly-New-York-City-Hospital-Birth--387941232.html#ixzz4F9mXSeWV Follow us: @nbcnewyork on Twitter | NBCNewYork on Facebook

A baby with Zika-related microcephaly has been born at a New York City hospital, marking the first such delivery in the five boroughs, health officials say. The baby's mother was infected while in an area known to have mosquitoes transmitting the virus, the health department said. She and the baby, who has been diagnosed with a smaller than normal head and other brain problems, are being monitored by physicians, authorities said. http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Zika-Baby-Microcephaly-New-York-City-Hospital-Birth--387941232.html

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Laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory — United States, 2015–2016 (as of July 20, 2016) http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html StatesTravel-associated cases* No. (% of cases in states) (N=1,404)Locally acquired cases† No. (% of cases in states) (N=0)Alabama8 (1)0 (0)Arizona7 (<1)0 (0)Arkansas5 (<1)0 (0)California69 (5)0 (0)Colorado17 (1)0 (0)Connecticut30 (2)0 (0)Delaware10 (1)0 (0)District of Columbia9 (1)0 (0)Florida270 (19)0 (0)Georgia39 (3)0 (0)Hawaii10 (1)0 (0)Illinois23 (2)0 (0)Indiana13 (1)0 (0)Iowa9 (1)0 (0)Kansas5 (<1)0 (0)Kentucky9 (1)0 (0)Louisiana8 (1)0 (0)Maine7 (<1)0 (0)Maryland36 (3)0 (0)Massachusetts49 (3)0 (0)Michigan13 (1)0 (0)Minnesota21 (1)0 (0)Mississippi9 (1)0 (0)Missouri8 (1)0 (0)Montana1 (<1)0 (0)Nebraska3 (<1)0 (0)Nevada9 (1)0 (0)New Hampshire5 (<1)0 (0)

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Laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory — United States, 2015–2016 (as of July 20, 2016) http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html StatesTravel-associated cases* No. (% of cases in states) (N=1,404)Locally acquired cases† No. (% of cases in states) (N=0)Alabama8 (1)0 (0)Arizona7 (<1)0 (0)Arkansas5 (<1)0 (0)California69 (5)0 (0)Colorado17 (1)0 (0)Connecticut30 (2)0 (0)Delaware10 (1)0 (0)District of Columbia9 (1)0 (0)Florida270 (19)0 (0)Georgia39 (3)0 (0)Hawaii10 (1)0 (0)Illinois23 (2)0 (0)Indiana13 (1)0 (0)Iowa9 (1)0 (0)Kansas5 (<1)0 (0)Kentucky9 (1)0 (0)Louisiana8 (1)0 (0)

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Laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory — United States, 2015–2016 (as of July 20, 2016) http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html StatesTravel-associated cases* No. (% of cases in states) (N=1,404)Locally acquired cases† No. (% of cases in states) (N=0)Alabama8 (1)0 (0)Arizona7 (<1)0 (0)Arkansas5 (<1)0 (0)California69 (5)0 (0)Colorado17 (1)0 (0)Connecticut30 (2)0 (0)Delaware10 (1)0 (0)District of Columbia9 (1)0 (0)Florida270 (19)0 (0)Georgia39 (3)0 (0)Hawaii10 (1)0 (0)Illinois23 (2)0 (0)Indiana13 (1)0 (0)Iowa9 (1)0 (0)Kansas5 (<1)0 (0)Kentucky9 (1)0 (0)Louisiana8 (1)0 (0)Maine7 (<1)0 (0)Maryland36 (3)0 (0)Massachusetts49 (3)0 (0)Michigan13 (1)0 (0)Minnesota21 (1)0 (0)Mississippi9 (1)0 (0)

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Laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory — United States, 2015–2016 (as of July 20, 2016) http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html StatesTravel-associated cases* No. (% of cases in states) (N=1,404)Locally acquired cases† No. (% of cases in states) (N=0)Alabama8 (1)0 (0)Arizona7 (<1)0 (0)Arkansas5 (<1)0 (0)California69 (5)0 (0)Colorado17 (1)0 (0)Connecticut30 (2)0 (0)Delaware10 (1)0 (0)District of Columbia9 (1)0 (0)Florida270 (19)0 (0)Georgia39 (3)0 (0)Hawaii10 (1)0 (0)Illinois23 (2)0 (0)Indiana13 (1)0 (0)Iowa9 (1)0 (0)Kansas5 (<1)0 (0)Kentucky9 (1)0 (0)

Second Possible Zika Infection Is Found in FloridaBy SABRINA TAVERNISEJULY 21, 2016 Continue reading the main storyShare This PageShareTweetEmailMoreFlorida health officials are investigating a possible second case of the Zika virus that may have been locally transmitted. The announcement of the case, in Broward County, comes two days after the state said it was investigating apossible homegrown case in Miami-Dade County. If the cases are confirmed, they would be the first times a person has been infected with the virus by a mosquito in the continental United States. There are more than 1,300 confirmed Zika cases in the country, but all of them had been contracted through travel abroad — by a mosquito bite or by sexual intercourse with someone who had traveled to a Zika-infected area. Florida, with its heavy volume of travelers to and from countries where Zika is circulating, has had the most cases. The state health department has been working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to analyze the two cases. Zika, a virus transmitted by mosquitoes or by sex with a person who has been infected by a mosquito, causes brain damage and neurological disorders in babies born to mothers who contracted it in pregnancy. It has spread throughout Latin America, causing hundreds of birth defects among largely poor populations that are ill-equipped to handle them. But the virus is not expected to spread rapidly in the continental United States, partly because Americans are often in air-conditioned cars and houses, making it harder for mosquitoes to pick up the virus and spread it. (The virus has been spreading explosively in Puerto Rico, a United States territory.) http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/22/health/second-possible-zika-infection-is-found-in-florida.html?_r=0