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DCHHS Reports 4th Zika Virus Case in Dallas County DALLAS (March 1, 2016) – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) today received confirmation from the Centers for Diseases Control (CDC) of a positive test result for Zika virus.The 55-year-old non-pregnant patient is a resident of DeSoto who traveled to El Salvador. The patient's symptoms have resolved. For medical confidentiality and personal privacy reasons, DCHHS does not provide additional identifying information. While sexual transmission of Zika virus is possible, it is primarily transmitted to people by Aedes species mosquitoes. The most common symptoms of Zika virus are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting several days to a week. DCHHS advises individuals with symptoms to see a healthcare provider if they visited an area where Zika virus is present or had sexual contact with a person who traveled to an area where Zika virus is present. There is no specific medication available to treat Zika virus and there is not a vaccine. The best way to avoid Zika virus is to avoid mosquito bites and sexual contact with a person who has Zika virus. DCHHS recommends everyone use the 4Ds to reduce the chance of being bitten by a mosquito. DEET All Day, Every Day: Whenever you’re outside, use insect repellents that contain DEET or other EPA approved repellents and follow label instructions.DRESS: Wear long, loose, and light-colored clothing outside.DRAIN: Remove all standing water in and around your home.DUSK & DAWN: Limit outdoor activities during dusk and dawn hours when mosquitoes are most active.While all 4Ds are important, draining or treating standing water is crucial to stop the breeding of mosquitoes. Standing water can be treated with EPA-approved larvicides that are available for retail purchase. Larvicides are products used to kill immature mosquitoes before they become adults. Larvicides are applied directly to water sources that hold mosquito eggs, larvae, or pupae. When used well, larvicides can help reduce the overall mosquito burden by limiting the number of mosquitoes that are produced, according to CDC. Travelers can protect themselves further by doing the following: Choose a hotel or lodging with air conditioning or screens on windows or doors.Sleep under a mosquito bed net if you are outside or in a room that is not well-screened.Sexual partners can protect each other by abstaining from sex or by using condoms consistently and correctly during sex. Pregnant women and women trying to get pregnant can protect themselves further by taking the following precautions: Pregnant women in any trimester should consider postponing travel to areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing.Pregnant women who do travel to an area with active Zika virus transmission should talk to their doctor or other healthcare provider first and strictly follow steps to avoid mosquito bites during the trip.Pregnant women should discuss their male partner’s potential exposures to mosquitoes and history of Zika-like illness.Women trying to become pregnant or who are thinking about becoming pregnant should consult with their healthcare provider before traveling to areas with active Zika virus transmission, and strictly follow steps to avoid mosquito bites during the trip. To see countries and territories with active Zika virus transmission, go to:http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/. There are currently no reports of Zika virus being locally-transmitted by mosquitoes in Dallas County. However, imported cases make local spread by mosquitoes possible because the mosquitoes that can transmit the virus are found locally. DCHHS advises recent travelers with Zika virus symptoms as well as individuals diagnosed with the virus to protect themselves from further mosquito bites. For more information on Zika virus, go to the DCHHS website. # For additional information, contact: Erikka D. Neroes, Public Information [email protected] 214.819.6329 (office) 214.394.8109 (cell) Zachary Thompson, Director 214.755.9299 (cell)

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

(KUTV) The first reported case of the mosquito-borne illness, Zika Virus, has been confirmed in Utah. The state health department says a young boy was infected while visiting an affected country with his family. Health experts familiar with the case say the boy is making a full recovery with no treatment and they say there is no risk of him passing the illness to others. "It is a child between the ages of two and ten years old," said Dallin Peterson, an epidemiologist for the Utah Department of Health. "He came back to Utah with symptoms of a rash and that's why we decided to get him tested." Officials would not disclose which country the family had visited, but confirmed it is a location on the Zika Virus advisory list by the US Centers for Disease Control. "Symptoms usually last seven days," said Peterson. "We followed up with the physician and there are no complications." The Department of Health has said the virus is present in the Aedes-type mosquito, which does not exist in dry, elevated climates such as Utah. "We do not have the Aedes mosquito here in Utah and haven't seen it in many years," said Peterson. Health experts suggest pregnant women, or those hoping to become pregnant, reconsider travel plans to affected countries in South and Central America and the Caribbean. Concerned travelers can view affected countries here. "The biggest risk is for the fetus itself. Having microcephaly and some different birth defects," said Peterson, who also warns that some studies suggest the virus can be passed from an infected male, during unprotected sex. On the heels of Utah experiencing it's first reported case, Congressman Chris Stewart is trying to address concerns on a federal level. "Experts fear that the virus will spread more widely to the United States, especially with the Rio Olympic games on the horizon," said Stewart. "I've introduced a bill to ensure that the appropriate federal agencies have the resources they need to research and combat the Zika Virus." Steward has introduced the Zika Response and Safety Act, which would use funding that was initially designated to fight Ebola. Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent Zika Virus and no specific treatment for those infected. Follow us on Twitter @KUTV2News and LIKE us on Facebook for breaking news, updates and more. http://kutv.com/news/local/no-risk-of-utah-boy-infected-with-zika-spreading-virus-officials-say

By KC DowneyBIOFirst case of Zika virus confirmed in New HampshireWoman has recovered from virus and is not pregnant, officials sayUPDATED 3:53 PM EST Mar 01, 2016NEXT STORY 2 killed, 1 injured in Kensington crash Text Size:AAA CONCORD, N.H. —The first case of Zika virus in New Hampshire has been confirmed, health officials said Tuesday. RELATED Health officials confirm mumps at St... Maine health officials report state's... School in Concord closes because of... View Republican presidential debate... WHO declares Zika virus international...Officials said the patient is a woman who contracted the virus after having sexual contact with a man who was having symptoms and had traveled to a country where the Zika virus is more common. The woman is not pregnant and has fully recovered, officials said. According to the AP, she was not hospitalized. Officials said sexual transmission of the virus is not as common as it is through the bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are not found in the Granite State. "Our greatest concern is for pregnant women who may be exposed to the virus through travel, or the travel of their partners, because Zika has been associated with severe birth defects, including microcephaly," said Marcella Bobinsky, acting director of public health at the Department of Health and Human Services in New Hampshire. The CDC is recommending that pregnant women avoid traveling to Zika-affected regions this spring, including South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Pacific islands, and U.S. territories. College students and others who may be traveling to these regions are encouraged to take precautions, officials said. Because the virus can be transmitted sexually, pregnant women are urged to properly use a condom with a male partner who has traveled to infected areas, or abstain from having sex. Symptoms of Zika virus include fever, rash, conjunctivitis and joint pain, though around 80 percent of those with the virus do not develop any symptoms. Health officials said there is no vaccine against the virus and there is no medicine to treat it. http://www.wmur.com/health/first-case-of-zika-virus-confirmed-in-new-hampshire/38279260

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First Case Of Zika Virus Detected In New Hampshire Contact: Public Information Office (603) 271-9290 Division of Public Health ServicesPublish Date: March 1, 2016Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is announcing the first confirmed case of a New Hampshire resident infected with Zika virus. The adult female patient contracted the virus after sexual contact with a male who was symptomatic and had traveled to a country where Zika virus transmission is occurring. The patient has fully recovered and is not pregnant. “The New Hampshire patient we are announcing today was infected with Zika through sexual contact with someone who traveled to a location with active Zika transmission” said Marcella Bobinsky, Acting Director of Public Health at DHHS. “Identifying cases in New Hampshire is not unexpected, although the most common means of transmission of the virus is through the bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Sexual transmission is less common. Our greatest concern is for pregnant women who may be exposed to the virus through travel, or the travel of their partners, because Zika has been associated with severe birth defects, including microcephaly. The mosquitoes that transmit Zika are not found in New Hampshire.” The mosquito-borne virus has caused the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue travel warnings for pregnant women. People who have questions about their travel plans should consult with their healthcare provider. DHHS is also encouraging college students and others who may be traveling to Zika-affected regions this spring, including South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Pacific Islands, and U.S. territories to take strict precautions against being bitten by mosquitoes. Because Zika can also be transmitted sexually, pregnant women with a male partner who travels to a Zika-affected area should either abstain from sexual activity, or use condoms correctly and consistently for the duration of their pregnancy to protect the unborn fetus. Additionally, until we know more about the risks of sexual transmission, non-pregnant women of childbearing age who travel, or who have a male partner that travels, to a Zika-affected region, should talk with their healthcare providers about their pregnancy plans and take steps to avoid any unintended pregnancy, including correct and consistent condom use. DHHS is working with the CDC to enhance the state Public Health Laboratory's testing capabilities, protocols and certifications for Zika. DHHS also has worked to inform health care providers and the general public about the Zika virus, prevention efforts and other resources. To date, DHHS has issued two Health Alerts and held a webinar to help educate health care providers on treatment and prevention of Zika. It has also launched a web page for public access to these resources and information on the virus. For more information, visit the DHHS Zika webpage at www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/zika/. Symptoms of Zika infection include fever, rash, conjunctivitis, and joint pain. Most people (~80%) infected with the virus do not develop any symptoms. There is no vaccine against Zika and no medicine to treat the virus. People who are concerned that they may have been exposed to Zika or who have symptoms of Zika virus infection should talk with their healthcare provider. For more information on Zika, visit our website at www.dhhs.nh.gov or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website atwww.cdc.gov. http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/media/pr/2016/030116-first-zika-case.htm

UnionLeader.com ‏@UnionLeader 43s44 seconds ago1st confirmed case of Zika virus in NH is in a non-pregnant female, officials say. More TK.

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Mar. 1, 2016 Surgeon General Dr. John Armstrong’s Daily Zika Update - Two New Cases Confirmed in Miami-Dade CountyContact: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, State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong 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. As of today, two new Zika cases have been confirmed in Miami-Dade County. Of the travel-related cases confirmed in Florida, only five cases are still exhibiting symptoms. According to the CDC, symptoms associated with the Zika virus last between seven to 10 days. Based on CDC guidance, several pregnant women who have traveled to countries with local-transmission of Zika have received antibody testing, and of those, four have tested positive for the Zika virus. The CDC recommends that a pregnant woman with a history of Zika virus and her provider should consider additional ultrasounds. It is recommended that women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant postpone travel to Zika affected areas. County Number of Cases (all travel related) Alachua 1 Brevard 1 Broward 6 Hillsborough 3 Lee 3 Miami-Dade 19 Orange 3 Osceola 1 Santa Rosa 1 Seminole 1 St. Johns 1 Cases involving pregnant women* 4 Total 44 *Counties of pregnant women will not be shared. Last week, after learning of three pregnant women in Florida who tested positive for Zika virus after traveling from outside the U.S., Governor Rick Scott requested the CDC send 250 additional Zika antibody tests to the state. On Feb. 12, Governor Scott directed State Surgeon General Dr. John Armstrong 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 838 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. State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong 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 State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong to issue a Declaration of Public Health Emergency for the counties of residents with travel-associated cases of Zika.The Declaration currently includes the 11 effected counties – Alachua, Brevard, Broward, Hillsborough, Lee, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Santa Rosa, Seminole and St. Johns – 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 the 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.Florida currently has the capacity to test 4,671 people for active Zika virus and 1,079 for Zika antibodies.Federal Guidance on Zika: According to the CDC, Zika illness is generally mild with a rash, fever and joint pain. CDC researchers are examining a possible link between the virus and harm to unborn babies exposed during pregnancy.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.For more information on Zika virus, click here. About the Florida Department of Health The department 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.

http://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2016/03/030116-zika-update.html County Number of Cases (all travel related) Alachua 1 Brevard 1 Broward 6 Hillsborough 3 Lee 3 Miami-Dade 19 Orange 3 Osceola 1 Santa Rosa 1 Seminole 1 St. Johns 1 Cases involving pregnant women* 4 Total 44

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Statement fromExecutive Director and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Larry Wolk Zika virus in Colorado DENVER – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed two Colorado cases of Zika [Tweet this] in 2016. Both individuals had traveled to a Zika-affected country, and both have recovered. The cases were reported last week. Colorado is likely to have more cases of Zika in the coming year. CDPHE will not provide information about specific cases. How Zika is spreadThe most common way people get Zika is from the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, a kind of mosquito that does not live in Colorado. A pregnant woman can pass Zika to her fetus or to her newborn near the time of birth. The disease also can be spread by a man to his sex partners. CDC is studying all the ways Zika may be spread. More informationVisit the department and CDC websites. If traveling, check the CDC Travelers' Health site for current information.

DENVER – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed two Colorado cases of Zika [Tweet this] in 2016. Both individuals had traveled to a Zika-affected country, and both have recovered. The cases were reported last week. Colorado is likely to have more cases of Zika in the coming year. CDPHE will not provide information about specific cases. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/news/zika

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016First Case of Zika Virus Disease Reported in Utah (Salt Lake City) – Utah public health officials have received confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that a Utah resident has tested positive for the Zika virus. The patient, a child between the ages of two and 10 years, recently traveled to an affected country before returning to Utah. The child exhibited symptoms, including the typical rash, and has not experienced any complications. “It isn’t surprising that Utah has an imported case of Zika virus since so many of our residents travel to and from areas where the disease is currently being transmitted,” said Dr. Allyn Nakashima, State Epidemiologist with the Utah Department of Health (UDOH). She adds, “Zika virus, with the possible link to the birth defect microcephaly, is understandably frightening.” Since there is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus, and no specific medical treatment for those who are infected, the UDOH urges all who may be considering travel to the growing number of affected countries to take the necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Zika virus is transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. The mosquito that is spreading the virus in the affected countries isn't currently found in Utah. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/index.html for the most current list of countries affected by Zika virus. Sexual transmission of Zika virus can occur, although there is limited data about the risk. The virus generally only causes fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes, and is almost always a very mild illness. Most people won’t require testing. Approximately 80 percent of those infected never show any symptoms of the disease, while approximately 20 percent will have only mild symptoms. Public health officials encourage pregnant women to postpone traveling to affected areas, if possible, or talk to their health care provider before considering travel. For anyone who does plan to visit the affected countries, prevention is the best approach to avoiding Zika virus infection. Steps to prevent mosquito bites include using insect repellents containing DEET, wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and removing standing water where mosquitoes live and breed. The UDOH and CDC are monitoring the situation closely. For more information on Zika virus and how to protect yourself, visit www.cdc.gov/zika. For women who are pregnant and have questions about Zika virus, please call the MotherToBaby program at 1-800-822-2229, text 855-999-3525, or chat live or emailwww.MotherToBaby.org. # # # Media Contact Becky Ward, UDOH (o) 801-538-6682 (c) 801-352-1270 Posted by Utah Department of Health - News at 9:30 AM

Utah public health officials have received confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that a Utah resident has tested positive for the Zika virus. The patient, a child between the ages of two and 10 years, recently traveled to an affected country before returning to Utah. The child exhibited symptoms, including the typical rash, and has not experienced any complications. http://udohnews.blogspot.com/2016/03/first-case-of-zika-virus-disease.html

Zika Virus – March 1, 2016 Texas has had 14 confirmed cases of Zika virus disease. 13 were in travelers who were infected abroad and diagnosed after they returned home. One case involved a Dallas County resident who had sexual contact with someone who acquired the Zika infection while traveling abroad. Case counts by county: Case counts by county: Bexar County – 3 Dallas County – 2 Harris County – 7 Travis County - 2

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