niman Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) has identified a fourth imported case of Zika virus in the county. Local transmission has not been reported and surveillance continues.TCPH’s North Texas Regional Laboratory received the sample on Thursday and performed the test.This is the second imported case with travel history to Puerto Rico. The previous cases traveled to El Salvador and St. Martin. http://access.tarrantcounty.com/en/public-health/news/2016/fourth-imported-zika-case-confirmed-in-tarrant-county.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 FOURTH IMPORTED ZIKA CASE CONFIRMED IN TARRANT COUNTY Tarrant County - Home > Public Health > News Releases > News Releases 2016 > Fourth Imported Zika Case Confirmed in Tarrant CountyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEKelly HanesSenior Public Information OfficerTarrant County Public Health817-321-5306 direct817-401-5967 mobile Fourth Imported Zika Case Confirmed in Tarrant CountyNo local transmission reported at this timeMay 27, 2016 (Tarrant County, TX) – Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) has identified a fourth imported case of Zika virus in the county. Local transmission has not been reported and surveillance continues.TCPH’s North Texas Regional Laboratory received the sample on Thursday and performed the test.This is the second imported case with travel history to Puerto Rico. The previous cases traveled to El Salvador and St. Martin. All areas have known local transmission of the disease. No other health information will be released at this time to protect the identity of the patients.Zika virus is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, a known aggressive daytime biter. Sexual transmission has been reported in a small number of cases. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is typically mild with symptoms lasting no more than seven days.TCPH continues to distribute Zika Home Care Kits to Tarrant County residents being evaluated for Zika. The kit includes mosquito repellant, mosquito dunks, educational materials and other items. The kits are not being offered to the general public.Reducing mosquito breeding sites is one of the best ways residents can protect themselves and their neighbors. They should:Routinely dump standing water on their property,Overturn all small containers,Dispose of any trash or debris that can contains small amounts of water.TCPH’s Zika Hotline (817-248-6299) is available to help answer any questions residents may have about this disease. For more information on Zika virus and for other useful tips.TCPH has produced a video to help residents Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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