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Zika Virus – July 12, 2016. Texas has had 57 reported cases of Zika virus disease. Of those, 56 were in travelers who were infected abroad and diagnosed after they returned home; two of those travelers were pregnant women. One case involved a Dallas County resident who had sexual contact with someone who acquired the Zika infection while traveling abroad. Texas Zika Cases by County: CountyCasesBexar6Collin2Dallas12Denton2Ellis1Fort Bend2Grayson1Hamilton1Harris18Lubbock1Medina1Tarrant5Travis2Val Verde1Williamson1Wise1Total57

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As of July 11, 2016 in South Carolina: Travel-associated cases reported: 11Pregnant women: 0Sexually transmitted: 1*Locally acquired vector-borne cases reported: 0Total cases: 11http://www.scdhec.gov/Health/DiseasesandConditions/InfectiousDiseases/InsectAnimalBorne/ZikaVirus/

As of July 11, 2016 in South Carolina: Travel-associated cases reported: 11Pregnant women: 0Sexually transmitted: 1*Locally acquired vector-borne cases reported: 0Total cases: 11

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Allegheny County Residents Approved for Zika Testing: 126CDC Confirmed Cases: 6(as of July 11) http://www.achd.net/topic-zika.html

Allegheny County Residents Approved for Zika Testing: 126 CDC Confirmed Cases: 6(as of July 11)

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AUGUSTA, Maine —The Zika virus is becoming more prevalent in Maine, but officials say there is no reason to panic.There are now seven confirmed cases of the virus in Maine, but Dr. Siiri Bennett, director of the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said that all of the patients were traveling when they caught the virus."There are only two species of mosquitos that are known to carry the Zika virus," she said. "Those two species of mosquitos are not found in Maine. The mosquitos that we find in Maine are other species, and those are the ones that transmit other diseases, but they do not transmit Zika."Bennett also said that while men can transmit the virus through sexual contact, it is most commonly transmitted through mosquito bites. http://www.wmtw.com/health/7-confirmed-cases-of-zika-in-maine/40459634

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3 new Zika cases reported in MississippiSarah Fowler, Gannett Mississippi6:13 p.m. CDT July 11, 2016 (Photo: File photo) 1CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMOREJACKSON — Three new Zika cases have been reported in Mississippi, bringing the state total to eight. According to the Mississippi Department of Health, the three new cases were found in residents from Chickasaw, Hinds and Rankin counties. They had recently traveled to St. Thomas, Nicaragua and Guatemala. Last week, two cases were reported from DeSoto and Madison counties, in travelers to Jamaica and Guatemala, respectively. Three other travel-related cases occurred earlier this year, the health department stated in a press release. According to the release, so far this year four cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Hinds, Grenada, Lamar and Rankin counties. The MSDH only reports laboratory-confirmed cases to the public. In 2015, Mississippi had 38 cases of West Nile Virus and one death. “At least 46 other U.S. states and territories have already reported travel-associated cases,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs said in the release. Dobbs cautioned Mississippians to be aware when traveling to Zika-affected countries. “Now that school is out, we know it is a popular time for mission trips and vacations to these areas,” he said. “Please be especially mindful of protecting yourself from mosquitoes while you’re abroad. Simple steps can make a big difference.” Bob Haller, minister of Global Mission with Colonial Heights Baptist Church, said despite Zika concerns, the Ridgeland church will continue its mission trips. The church recently took 15 people to Haiti and is planning another mission trip toColombia in September. Haller said the church has partnerships with certain countries but warns church members to take precautions before they go. They encourage pregnant women not to go on the trips, he said. “We follow God’s leadership on where we should go,” Haller said. “If God leads us to go to those countries, we will still go there.” Liz Sharlot, spokesperson for MSDH, said she expected to see an increase in Zika cases in Mississippi as people travel during the summer months for vacation and mission trips. Sharlot said traveling to Zika-affected countries is “like Russian roulette” for pregnant woman and women who are trying to get pregnant. “Don’t do it,” she said. “The results could be devastating on an unborn child.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that may cause serious birth defects if contracted during pregnancy. Infection can cause a mild illness with symptoms such as fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis or rash that can last several days to a week, but 80 percent of those infected have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Death is very rare. Subscribe now for$9.99 FOR 6 MONTHSfor a limited time onlyUNLOCK MY $9.99 OFFERIn the release, the MSDH said the department “strongly advises pregnant women not to travel to countries where Zika is actively being transmitted.” Zika has been seen in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia and some Pacific islands for years, but has recently been reported in approximately 30 countries, mostly in theCaribbean, Central and South America. The breed of mosquito that is spreading Zika — Aedes aegypti — has not been detected in Mississippi since the early 1990s. The MSDH is currently conducting surveillance for Aedes mosquito populations in every county in the state. In previous years, WNV has been reported from all parts of the state. All Mississippians are potentially at risk — not just the areas where cases are reported. Symptoms of WNV infection are often mild and may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle weakness or swollen lymph nodes. In a small number of cases, infection can result in encephalitis or meningitis, which can lead to paralysis, coma and possibly death. http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/local/2016/07/11/new-zika-cases-reported-mississippi/86967894/

According to the Mississippi Department of Health, the three new cases were found in residents from Chickasaw, Hinds and Rankin counties. They had recently traveled to St. Thomas, Nicaragua and Guatemala . http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/local/2016/07/11/new-zika-cases-reported-mississippi/86967894/

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Last week, two cases were reported from DeSoto and Madison counties, in travelers to Jamaica and Guatemala, respectively. Three other travel-related cases occurred earlier this year, the health department stated in a press release. http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/local/2016/07/11/new-zika-cases-reported-mississippi/86967894/

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Zika virus cases in Ohio: https://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/bid/zdp/diseases/zika.aspx Updated 07/11/2016

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Zika Cases in New Jersey New Jersey County Confirmed Travel-Related Cases Bergen 10 Passaic 9 Middlesex 5 Burlington 5 Union 5 Hudson 3 Morris 3 Camden 3 Essex 3 Monmouth 2 Mercer 1 Hunterdon 1 TOTAL 50 Last Updated: July 7, 2016 http://www.nj.gov/health/cd/zika/case_count.shtml

Zika Cases in New Jersey New Jersey County Confirmed Travel-Related Cases Bergen 10 Passaic 9 Middlesex 5 Burlington 5 Union 5 Hudson 3 Morris 3 Camden 3 Essex 3 Monmouth 2 Mercer 1 Hunterdon 1 TOTAL 50 Last Updated: July 7, 2016