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HealthNEWS Zika cases in Suffolk now total 3 patientsUpdated February 9, 2016 9:04 PMBy Delthia Ricks [email protected] Reprints + - Play0:00/1:01 FullscreenMuteWhat is the Zika virus? We explain the origin, history and impact. (Credit: Newsday, Source: AP) ADVERTISEMENT | ADVERTISE ON NEWSDAY HIGHLIGHTSLI residents with disease had all visited affected regionsMosquito that carries virus not known to exist in New YorkTwo additional cases of Zika virus infections have been identified in Suffolk County residents who had traveled to regions of the world where the mosquito-borne disease is flourishing, state health officials confirmed Tuesday. All told, three cases have been counted among returning travelers who reside in Suffolk, according to a state tally of infections confirmed by experts at Wadsworth Center, the state laboratory in Albany. A total of 12 cases statewide have been confirmed to date, including one case in Nassau County, according to state health officials. All involved people who had returned home to New York after visiting countries where the infection is endemic. Most PopularNWS: Less snow than previously forecastKing: Bloomberg would be ‘honest’ presidentLI Philharmonic shuts downCops: Man fired gun in TGI Friday’s parking lotBest Market to open at ex-Waldbaum’s“The mosquito that carries the Zika virus is not known to exist in New York, so the chance is very small that it can be transmitted here,” said Dr. James Tamarken, Suffolk’s health commissioner. At Northwell Health in Manhasset, Dr. Bruce Hirsch, a specialist in infectious diseases, said his colleagues were evaluating a patient who may be infected with the pathogen. He provided no details about the case or whether the patient is male or female. “What’s so striking about Zika virus is that the primary infection is so mild,” Hirsch said Tuesday, referring to the conjunctivitis — reddened eyes — flulike symptoms and general malaise reported by some patients with the infection. 1:01Health5 things to know about the Zika virus Still others who have laboratory-confirmed infections have experienced no symptoms at all. And therein lies just one of many conundrums that has yet to be fully explained, Hirsch said. He predicts the virus is one of many emerging infections that will sweep across broad swathes of the planet in the not-too-distant future. ADVERTISEMENT | ADVERTISE ON NEWSDAY Travel-associated cases of Zika virus have been cropping up around the country, federal health officials say, noting the popularity of Caribbean, Central and South American destinations for U.S. tourists. The virus generally is transmitted by the bite of the Ades aegypti mosquito, although Texas public health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week confirmed an instance of sexual transmission. And though the infection has been associated with relatively mild symptoms, cases have been associated with microcephaly, a congenital birth defect marked by small head size, poor brain development and mental retardation. Doctors in Brazil and elsewhere in Latin America have yet to confirm the link, but the evidence is compellingly strong, global health officials said. “We have to be aware of the potential for sexual transmission, especially male to female,” Tomarken said. Men who have been to endemic regions and bitten by mosquitoes should either abstain from sex or use condoms for at least 21 days upon return, Tamarken said, emphasizing that curtailing travel to Zika virus hot zones can help limit the number of infections. HealthOfficials: LIer tests positive for Zika virusHirsch defined the Zika virus as a cousin to West Nile, dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever viruses. All belong to the broad pathogenic family known as flaviviruses, and all are transmitted by mosquitoes. The Zika virus is named after the Zika Forest in Uganda where it was first identified in 1947, he said. @NewsdayWest Nile emerged in Queens in 1999 and now is endemic across the country. Dengue has been documented in Texas and Florida. Chikungunya is being seen in an increasing number of travel cases, including among people in recent years who have returned home to Nassau and Suffolk counties from the Caribbean and Central America. “This cascade of otherwise unfamiliar infectious diseases is giving us information that our world is changing,” Hirsch said. “Insect vectors that are close to us,” he said of mosquitoes and other carriers capable of spreading infectious diseases, “are becoming wildly successful.”

Two additional cases of Zika virus infections have been identified in Suffolk County residents who had traveled to regions of the world where the mosquito-borne disease is flourishing, state health officials confirmed Tuesday. http://www.newsday.com/news/health/suffolk-has-2-new-zika-cases-bringing-county-total-to-3-patients-1.11453563

First cases of Zika virus confirmed in PennsylvaniaHealth Department says both patients have recoveredUPDATED 6:42 PM EST Feb 09, 2016NEXT STORY Snow continues; winter weather advisory in effect Text Size:AAA HARRISBURG, Pa. —Two female Pennsylvania residents tested positive for the Zika virus, however they are mild cases and the public is not as risk, Pennsylvania health authorities said on Tuesday. STORIESHow and when will we get to a Zika vaccine?CDC issues safe-sex guidelines around Zika virusZika tests Catholic position on birth controlZika virus sparks 'public health emergency'The two had recently traveled outside the U.S. to places affected by the ongoing outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus, said the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Authorities said the two had fevers and a rash. Citing privacy concerns, officials provided no other details about the patients, including whether they were pregnant or where they live. Stay with WTAE.com and download the WTAE mobile app to stay updated with breaking news. (Free in your app store.) Health Secretary Karen Murphy told reporters her agency was looking ahead to warmer weather, when mosquitoes will be active. The virus is primarily spread through bites from a specific mosquito. "We're committed to protecting the health of Pennsylvanians and we will be sharing with you what our plans are," Murphy said. She said the two positive cases are among at least 21 tests from Pennsylvania that have been handled by a federal laboratory. Many who are infected with the Zika virus do not get sick. Medical authorities say most people recover in about a week from symptoms -- fever, rash and joint pain -- but health officials are investigating whether there is a link between Zika infections in pregnant women and a rare birth defect called microcephaly, in which babies are born with abnormally small heads. http://www.wtae.com/news/results-back-for-pennsylvania-zika-virus-tests/37898210

Cases of Zika virus reported in Cleveland and Stark Co., OhioThe cases were reported in Cleveland and in Stark County, OhioAlex George and the Associated PressPublished: February 9, 2016, 11:30 am Updated: February 9, 2016, 6:24 pmClick to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) 404Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)404 Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) – The Ohio Department of Health is reporting two cases of the Zika virus in northeast Ohio, and two new cases in Pennsylvania. The first Ohio case was reported Tuesday in a returning traveler from Haiti, a 30-year-old Cleveland woman. Later in the day, health officials confirmed a second Zika virus case, involving a 21-year-old Stark County man who also traveled to Haiti. State health authorities say two female Pennsylvania residents which tested positive for the Zika virus recently traveled to countries affected by the ongoing outbreak. The department says the cases are among more than three dozen in 13 states and Washington, D.C. There’s no vaccine for the virus, which primarily spreads through bites from a mosquito not typically found in Ohio. Officials are planning a preparedness exercise before Ohio’s mosquito season begins in May. Many people infected don’t get sick. Some experience mild illness with symptoms including fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes. Officials are investigating whether there’s a link between Zika infections in pregnant women and a rare birth defect. While there is no indication that it can spread from person to person through casual contact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed a U.S. case of Zika virus infection in a non-traveler after the person’s sexual partner returned from an affected country and developed symptoms. Dr. John Venglarcik, infectious disease specialist with the Mahoning County District Board of Health, said the only way transmission could occur in the Ohio is if that individual was bitten by a mosquito during the time of active infection and then that mosquito spreads the virus by biting others. “I would like to see that mosquito because we will probably put it in a Hall of Fame. Any mosquito that could survive in January, even this mild Janurary, where it is still going below freezing at night – there are no mosquitos floating around this time of year,” Venglarcik said. Venglarcik said Ohioans who aren’t traveling to infected areas really don’t need to be concerned until spring when mosquitoes return. But even then, the threat here is relatively low. The primary mosquito that transmits Zika virus is found in the tropics and southern U.S, but it is not established in Ohio. “I’d be concerned if I were a pregnant woman traveling south of the Mexican border and that includes the Carribbean,” Venglarcik said. Following the announcement of the Ohio case, several senators including Senator Sherrod Brown introduced a bill to accelerate the development of a vaccine and treatments for the virus. “The Zika virus – like so many other public health threats – is never more than a plane ride away, and we must make sure the U.S. stands ready to prevent its spread and give care to those who need it,” said Brown. “Our reaction must keep pace with the spread of Zika, which means we should make developing an effective treatments for the virus a priority. By adding Zika to the list of diseases eligible for a priority review voucher within the FDA, we can incentivize the development and approval of a vaccine or treatment options to contain the virus and ensure that those effected by Zika can seek care.” The legislation would add Zika to a key U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) program called the Priority Review Voucher Program, which encourages the development of treatments for neglected tropical diseases. Planning is underway for a Zika virus tabletop exercise to ensure Ohio’s preparedness at the local and state levels prior to the 2016 mosquito season that runs from May to October. Of people infected with the Zika virus, 80 percent do not have any symptoms. When symptoms occur, they are often mild, lasting from several days to a week, and include fever, rash, joint and muscle pain, conjunctivitis (red eyes), and headache. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon. Due to the possible association between Zika virus infections in pregnant women and certain birth defects, CDC recommends that pregnant women and women trying to get pregnant consider postponing travel to areas with Zika virus transmission. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently labeled Zika a global public health emergency, but right now, there is no known vaccine or treatment for the virus. The most common symptoms of the virus are mild, but in certain cases, reports suggest Zika may be associated with serious birth defects-including microcephaly, which has been linked to developmental delays and other life-threatening problems. To prevent potential transmission through sexual contact, CDC recommends men with a pregnant sex partner abstain from sexual activity or consistently and correctly use condoms during sex for the duration of the pregnancy. CDC also recommends that pregnant women without symptoms of Zika virus disease be offered testing 2 to 12 weeks after returning from areas with ongoing Zika virus transmission. The Zika virus has been much more widespread in Latin and South America than in the United States. http://wkbn.com/2016/02/09/first-case-of-zika-virus-in-ohio-reported-in-cleveland/

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3282 151 3467COLUMBUS, Ohio - UPDATE 5:45 p.m. The Ohio Department of Health is reporting a second case of the Zika Virus in Ohio. The second case was found in a 21-year-old Stark County man returning from Haiti. “Given the number of travelers between Ohio and Zika virus-affected countries, it would not be a surprise to see more cases,” said ODH Medical Director Dr. Mary DiOrio. “There is no vaccine available for Zika virus so it’s important for Ohioans traveling to affected areas to take steps to prevent mosquito bites.” The Department of Health says the two cases are not connected.

Ohio reporting a second Zika case (Stark Co ex Haiti). http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2016/02/09/columbus-ohio-ohio-department-of-health-reports-first-zika-virus-case-in-returning-traveler.html

Media > Health Details 02/09/2016 Secretary of Health to Host Media Call Regarding First Positive Cases of Zika Virus Confirmed in Two Pennsylvanians who Traveled to Outbreak-Affected Countries Harrisburg, PA - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2016 ADVISORY AND RELEASE – TODAY – Secretary of Health to Host Media Call Regarding First Positive Cases of Zika Virus Confirmed in Two Pennsylvanians who Traveled to Outbreak-Affected Countries Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy will hold a media conference call to discuss the status of the Zika virus in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced the first confirmed case of Zika virus in a resident who recently traveled to acountry affected by the ongoing outbreak of the disease. Interested reporters should contact Wes Culp at [email protected] to receive call-in information. WHAT: Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy will hold a media conference call to discuss the status of the Zika virus in Pennsylvania. WHEN: Today, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 5:30 P.M. The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced the first confirmed cases of Zika virus in two residents who recently traveled to countriesaffected by the ongoing outbreak of the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) laboratories confirmed the illnesses in two female Pennsylvania residents. The department will not provide additional details about the cases to protect the privacy of the individuals. “While we are concerned about the health of these individuals and any Pennsylvanian who may be exposed to Zika virus, we want to emphasize that these cases pose no threat to the public,” said Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy. “We will continue to provide updated Zika guidance to health care professionals across the commonwealth to ensure they are aware of the symptoms associated with the disease and the protocols that should be followed to ensure testing of potentially infected individuals, if needed.” The current Zika outbreak began in May 2015 and is occurring in many countries. Zika is a generally mild illness that is spread primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. In rare cases it has been known to also spread from mother to child, as well as through blood transfusion. Sexual transmission of Zika virus is possible, and men who have traveled to affected areas should take steps to prevent the spread of Zika virus through sexual contact. Concern about the virus was elevated following reports of increased cases of a serious birth defect known as microcephaly that may be associated with Zika virus infection among pregnant women. The majority of individuals infected with the Zika virus have no symptoms. When symptoms occur, they are usually mild and last for between two and seven days and include: Fever; Rash; Muscle/joint pain; Conjunctivitis (red eyes); and Headache. No vaccine or medications are yet available to prevent or treat Zika virus. Symptoms are treated with plenty of rest, fluids and medicine to relieve fever and pain. Severe illness requiring hospitalization is uncommon, and deaths from Zika virus are rare. Until more is known, the CDC recommends that all pregnant women consider postponing travel to areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and must travel to these areas should first consult with their health care provider and take extra care to protect themselves from mosquito bites when traveling to an area known to have Zika. The best way to prevent Zika is to protect against mosquito bites when traveling to an affected area by: Using an insect repellent containing DEET; Wearing light-colored clothes that cover as much of the body as possible; Using physical barriers such as screens, closed doors and windows, and; Sleeping under mosquito nets. If you develop symptoms within two weeks of visiting a Zika-affected country, contact your health care provider. Visit www.health.pa.gov for more Zika virus information. MEDIA CONTACT: Amy Worden or Penny Ickes - 717-787-1783 http://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Health-Details.aspx?newsid=281

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2 confirmed cases of Zika virus in Pennsylvania, Dept. of Health reportsUPDATED 4:57 PM EST Feb 09, 2016NEXT STORY UPDATE: School bus involved in fatal crash with car; Some students hurt Text Size:AAA Harrisburg, Pa. —The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced the first confirmed cases of Zika virus in two residents who recently traveled to countries affected by the ongoing outbreak of the disease. RELATED Wolf proposes hike to personal income... UPDATED: On-and-off snow through... Gov. Wolf to Pennsylvanians: "We... Rip Off: Customers never received... Widespread Light Snow to Start Monday...The CDC laboratories confirmed the illnesses in two female Pennsylvania residents. The department will not provide additional details about the cases to protect the privacy of the individuals. Read more from the state Department of Health below: “While we are concerned about the health of these individuals and any Pennsylvanian who may be exposed to Zika virus, we want to emphasize that these cases pose no threat to the public,” said Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy. “We will continue to provide updated Zika guidance to health care professionals across the commonwealth to ensure they are aware of the symptoms associated with the disease and the protocols that should be followed to ensure testing of potentially infected individuals, if needed.” The current Zika outbreak began in May 2015 and is occurring in many countries. Zika is a generally mild illness that is spread primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. In rare cases it has been known to also spread from mother to child, as well as through blood transfusion. Sexual transmission of Zika virus is possible, and men who have traveled to affected areas should take steps to prevent the spread of Zika virus through sexual contact. Concern about the virus was elevated following reports of increased cases of a serious birth defect known as microcephaly that may be associated with Zika virus infection among pregnant women. The majority of individuals infected with the Zika virus have no symptoms. When symptoms occur, they are usually mild and last for between two and seven days and include: Fever; Rash; Muscle/joint pain; Conjunctivitis (red eyes); and Headache. No vaccine or medications are yet available to prevent or treat Zika virus. Symptoms are treated with plenty of rest, fluids and medicine to relieve fever and pain. Severe illness requiring hospitalization is uncommon, and deaths from Zika virus are rare. Until more is known, the CDC recommends that all pregnant women consider postponing travel to areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and must travel to these areas should first consult with their health care provider and take extra care to protect themselves from mosquito bites when traveling to an area known to have Zika. The best way to prevent Zika is to protect against mosquito bites when traveling to an affected area by: Using an insect repellent containing DEET; Wearing light-colored clothes that cover as much of the body as possible; Using physical barriers such as screens, closed doors and windows, and; Sleeping under mosquito nets.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced the first confirmed cases of Zika virus in two residents who recently traveled to countries affected by the ongoing outbreak of the disease. The department will not provide additional details about the cases to protect the privacy of the individuals. http://www.wgal.com/news/2-confirmed-cases-of-zika-virus-in-pennsylvania/37905368?src=app

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Delaware health officials have announced the state's first case of Zika virus.The patient is an adult female, the Delaware Division of Public Health said. The virus is travel-related and pregnancy is not an issue.Officials are expected to release more details on Wednesday.However, the DPH said it will not be providing information regarding where the person who has tested positive is from.Delaware health officials say:Zika is a generally mild illness currently widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Anyone who lives or travels in the impacted areas can be infected. Zika is mosquito-borne and most people who are infected with Zika do not develop symptoms. The most serious threat linked to Zika is birth defects in infants whose mother contracted the disease. DPH is focusing its messaging and awareness on preventing exposure for pregnant women and their partners.

Zika has been confirmed in a Delaware traveler.. http://6abc.com/1193687/

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First Case of Zika Virus Disease Reported in TennesseeTuesday, February 09, 2016 | 2:46pmTDH Urges Residents & Travelers to Have Heightened Awareness about Protection Strategies NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Health today has received confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the first person in the state to test positive for Zika virus disease. The individual had recently traveled to South America before returning to east Tennessee. “We have been expecting an imported case of Zika virus disease and we believe more infections are likely as people travel to and from areas where the disease is currently being transmitted,” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. "Zika virus, with its association with the birth defect microcephaly, is understandably scary and has captured all of our attention. But the good news is mosquito bites which transmit Zika are entirely preventable. Because there is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus disease and no specific medical treatment for those who are infected, TDH urges all who may be considering travel to the growing number of countries where there is evidence of the disease being transmitted to have heightened awareness and protect themselves and others from mosquito bites.” The list of affected areas includes many countries in the Caribbean and South and Central America. The list changes frequently; to see the most current list, go to www.cdc.gov/zika/. Except in pregnant women, Zika virus is almost always a very mild illness and for most people testing is not necessary. Approximately 80 percent of those infected never show symptoms of the disease while approximately 20 percent show only mild symptoms. There is no vaccine to prevent infection and no specific antiviral treatment for Zika virus infection. Its most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes. Pregnant women can be infected with Zika virus in any trimester and there have been increased cases of microcephaly possibly associated with Zika virus infections. Microcephaly is a condition where the head is smaller than normal and may lead to a child experiencing a variety of other health challenges including physical and speech functions, seizure, hyperactivity, coordination problems and other brain/neurological disorders. TDH advises women who are pregnant or of childbearing age to especially understand the risk of contracting Zika virus disease. “Across Tennessee, thousands of college students, members of faith organizations, healthcare professionals and others are now planning spring trips to warmer locations for either fun or mission work,” said TDH State Epidemiologist Tim Jones, MD. “The Tennessee Department of Health cautions travelers headed soon to warmer climates to have an increased awareness about diseases spread by mosquitoes and to make mosquito bite prevention an essential part of their trip planning.” TDH recommends the following for travelers to protect themselves against mosquitoes: Apply repellants to skin often; these can include lotions, liquids or sprays. TDH and CDC recommend the use of repellants which contain DEET, Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane 3,8-diol and IR3535. Duration of protection varies by repellant; read labels on products to determine when reapplications are necessary for optimal protection. To learn more about insect repellants, visit http://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/insect/.Wear long, loose and light-colored shirts and pants and wear socks. Tucking shirts in pants and tucking pants into socks will help form a barrier. Wear closed shoes or boots instead of sandals. Treat clothing with permethrin or purchase clothing pretreated with permethrin.In remote locations lacking window screens and/or air conditioning, the use of bed nets is advised. These should reach the floor or be tucked under the mattress.Avoid perfumes, colognes and products with fragrances that might attract mosquitoes.Certain products containing permethrin are recommended for use on clothing, shoes, bed nets and camping gear. Permethrin-treated clothing repels and kills mosquitoes and other pests and retains this effect after repeated washing. Some clothing products are available pretreated with permethrin. It should not be used directly on skin. TDH urges people who suspect they are infected with a mosquito-borne illness to seek medical help. “While public health and medical professionals have a good body of knowledge about many mosquito-borne diseases, there is still much to learn about Zika virus disease,” Dreyzehner said. “At present there are still questions about its transmission through sex and other avenues. Pregnant women or people who develop a fever within one week of returning from an affected country should contact their personal healthcare professional for advice.” The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. TDH has facilities in all 95 counties and provides direct services for more than one in five Tennesseans annually as well as indirect services for everyone in the state, including emergency response to health threats, licensure of health professionals, regulation of health care facilities and inspection of food service establishments. Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health. - See more at: https://www.tn.gov/health/news/24132#sthash.zyh95XuG.dpuf

Tennessee Department of Health cites first confirmed Zika case in east Tennessee ex-South America. https://www.tn.gov/health/news/24132

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Sequences producing significant alignments:Select:AllNone Selected:0 AlignmentsDownloadGenBankGraphicsDistance tree of resultsShow/hide columns of the table presenting sequences producing significant alignmentsSequences producing significant alignments:Select for downloading or viewing reportsDescriptionMax scoreTotal scoreQuery coverE valueIdentAccessionSelect seq gb|KU646828.1|Zika virus isolate Si322 polyprotein gene, partial cds46914691100%0.0100%KU646828.1Select seq gb|KU647676.1|Zika virus strain MRS_OPY_Martinique_PaRi_2015 polyprotein gene, complete cds46774677100%0.099%KU647676.1Select seq gb|KU646827.1|Zika virus isolate Si323 polyprotein gene, partial cds46734673100%0.099%KU646827.1Select seq gb|KU509998.1|Zika virus strain Haiti/1225/2014, complete genome46644664100%0.099%KU509998.1Select seq gb|KU321639.1|Zika virus strain ZikaSPH2015, complete genome46594659100%0.099%KU321639.1Select seq gb|KU501217.1|Zika virus strain 8375 polyprotein gene, complete cds46554655100%0.099%KU501217.1Select seq gb|KU501216.1|Zika virus strain 103344 polyprotein gene, complete cds46554655100%0.099%KU501216.1Select seq gb|KU365778.1|Zika virus strain BeH819015 polyprotein gene, complete cds46554655100%0.099%KU365778.1Select seq gb|KJ776791.1|Zika virus strain H/PF/2013 polyprotein gene, complete cds46554655100%0.099%KJ776791.1Select seq gb|KU365780.1|Zika virus strain BeH815744 polyprotein gene, complete cds46504650100%0.099%KU365780.1Select seq gb|KU365779.1|Zika virus strain BeH819966 polyprotein gene, complete cds46504650100%0.099%KU365779.1Select seq gb|KU365777.1|Zika virus strain BeH818995 polyprotein gene, complete cds46504650100%0.099%KU365777.1Select seq gb|KU501215.1|Zika virus strain PRVABC59, complete genome46464646100%0.099%KU501215.1Select seq gb|KU312312.1|Zika virus isolate Z1106033 polyprotein gene, complete cds46324632100%0.099%KU312312.1Select seq gb|KF993678.1|Zika virus strain PLCal_ZV from Canada polyprotein gene, partial cds45474547100%0.099%KF993678.1Select seq gb|EU545988.1|Zika virus polyprotein gene, complete cds45164516100%0.099%EU545988.1Select seq gb|JN860885.1|Zika virus isolate FSS13025 polyprotein gene, partial cds45154515100%0.099%JN860885.1Select seq gb|HQ234499.1|Zika virus isolate P6-740 polyprotein gene, partial cds41294129100%0.095%HQ234499.1

Chinese National Health Commission Confirms First Zika Case© AFP 2016/ Marvin RECINOSLIFE22:04 09.02.2016(updated 22:39 09.02.2016) Get short URL14301The Chinese National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) has confirmed the first case of the Zika virus in the country, local media reported on Tuesday. © AFP 2016/ MARVIN RECINOSKenya May Skip 2016 Olympics Amid Zika Virus OutbreakMOSCOW (Sputnik) — The NHFPC as cited by the Xinhua news agency reported that 34-year-old man from the southeastern province of Jiangxi had been quarantined since Saturday. According to the agency, the man had visited Venezuela and developed symptoms of the Zika virus on January 28, before returning to China. The Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitos active in daytime. It does not cause serious complications in adults, but is suspected of leading to severe brain defects and microcephaly cases in newborns. On February 1, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency because the Zika virus was "spreading explosively." Read more: http://sputniknews.com/art_living/20160209/1034478632/china-confirms-zika-case.html#ixzz3zhpq6i9c

Life | Tue Feb 9, 2016 6:44pm GMTRelated: HEALTHChina confirms first imported Zika case: Xinhua An aedes aegypti mosquito is pictured on a leaf in San Jose, Costa Rica February 1, 2016.REUTERS/JUAN CARLOS ULATE China has confirmed its first case of imported Zika virus, the country's state news agency Xinhua reported. The Zika virus was detected in a 34-year-old man from Ganxian county of Jiangxi province, Xinhua said, citing China's National Health and Family Planning Commission. The man was recovering with normal body temperature and fading rash, Xinhua said. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil in Bengaluru; Editing by Rodney Joyce) http://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-zika-china-idUKKCN0VI1UV

China confirms first imported Zika caseChina confirmed its first imported case of Zika late Tuesday, Xinhua reported, as fears mount over the fast-spreading virus that has been linked to severe birth defects mostly in Latin America.Posted 10 Feb 2016 03:54PHOTOSA male Aedes aegypti mosquito is seen on cotton in a laboratory conducting research on preventing the spread of the Zika virus and other mosquito-borne diseases, at the entomology department of the Ministry of Public Health in Guatemala City. (REUTERS/Josue Decavele)ENLARGECAPTION 1 Email More A A BEIJING: China confirmed its first imported case of Zika late Tuesday (Feb 9), Xinhua reported, as fears mount over the fast-spreading virus that has been linked to severe birth defects mostly in Latin America. Few cases of the mosquito-borne illness have been reported in Asia, but the World Health Organisation has declared a global health emergency to combat Zika as cases spread elsewhere. Officials in China said a 34-year-old man was diagnosed with the virus after he returned from Venezuela on Jan 28 and reported a fever, headache and dizziness, according to Xinhua news agency citing health officials. The man, from Ganxian county in the southeast province of Jiangxi, is now recovering with a normal body temperature and fading rash, according to the National Health and Family Planning Commission cited on Xinhua. He had travelled home via Hong Kong and Shenzhen and has been quarantined and treated in a Ganxian hospital since Feb 6. The health commission said he posed an extremely low risk of spreading the virus, the news agency added. The disease starts with a mosquito bite and normally causes little more than a fever and rash. Zika has however been linked to a surge in the number of children in Latin America born with microcephaly - abnormally small heads and brains. So far, 26 countries have confirmed cases of the virus, and dozens of Europeans and North Americans returning from Zika-affected areas have also tested positive for the virus. Brazil has been hardest hit by the outbreak with more than 20,000 cases, including over 2,000 pregnant women. Thailand and Indonesia have reported one case each, but health experts have warned some Asian nations are vulnerable to a Zika outbreak. Health authorities have said Zika could infect up to four million people in Latin America and spread worldwide. - AFP/de http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/china-confirms-first/2501950.html

China detects 1st imported case of Zika virus Source: Xinhua 2016-02-10 01:02:42 BEIJING, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- China has confirmed an imported case of Zika virus, the country's first, the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) announced late Tuesday. The patient, a 34-year-old male from Ganxian county of Jiangxi province, is now recovering with normal body temperature and fading rash. He had traveled to Venezuela and showed symptoms of fever, headache and dizziness on Jan. 28, before returning to his hometown on Feb. 5 via Hong Kong and Shenzhen. He has been quarantined and treated in a hospital in Ganxian since Feb. 6. The NHFPC said that according to evaluation by public health officials and experts, the risk of further spreading of the virus due to this imported case is extremely low due to low temperature. Symptoms of Zika virus, which spreads to people through mosquito bites, include fever, joint pain, rash, conjunctivitis, headache, muscle pain and eye pain. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-02/10/c_135087223.htm