niman Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Two new cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in San Antonio residents, the Metropolitan Health District reported Friday."What we, as a health department, are doing is surveillance and making sure the virus now present in the mosquito. It is not thus far," Dr. Anil Mangla, assistant director of Metro Health said.Metro Health said the residents contracted the virus while traveling abroad, not in Texas.http://www.ksat.com/health/metro-health-confirms-2-new-cases-of-zika-virus-in-san-antonio-residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Metro Health confirms 2 new cases of Zika virus in San Antonio residentsResidents contracted virus while traveling abroadBy Robert Taylor - Web - News EditorPosted: 10:50 AM, May 20, 2016Updated: 6:39 PM, May 20, 2016685 685SAN ANTONIO - Two new cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in San Antonio residents, the Metropolitan Health District reported Friday."What we, as a health department, are doing is surveillance and making sure the virus now present in the mosquito. It is not thus far," Dr. Anil Mangla, assistant director of Metro Health said.More Health HeadlinesSenate likely to advance $1.1 billion in Zika fundingMosquito season brings no urgency for money to fight ZikaRio Olympics: South Korea unveils anti-Zika uniformObama wants $1.9B to fight Zika: Where does it stand?Mayor, county officials share tips to help fight Zika virusMetro Health said the residents contracted the virus while traveling abroad, not in Texas."I know people are worried but I want to reassure the population that we are safe with Zika right now," Mangla said.Here are the latest Zika virus numbers for San Antonio:6 confirmed cases41 negative test results19 pending investigationsIn the wake of recent rain across South Texas, Metro Health is advising residents to take the following precautions to reduce the mosquito population:Remove standing water.Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.Avoid use of perfumes and colognes when working outdoors.Use an insect repellent containing DEET or Picaridin.Metro Health also advises pregnant women and women who are considering becoming pregnant who have a sex partner living in or traveling to Zika-affected areas to abstain from sex or use condoms correctly and consistently for the duration of the pregnancy.Men who traveled to a Zika-affected area also should abstain from sex or use condoms correctly and consistently for three months after their return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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