San Antonia Metro Zika Cases Increase To Seven

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The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has reported there are now seven confirmed Zika cases in the Alamo City.

The most recent infection was contracted while the individual was traveling abroad.

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New Zika Virus case reported

7 cases confirmed; more than 20 under investigation

By Mary Claire Patton - Digital Content Curator

Posted: 11:25 AM, May 27, 2016Updated: 3:23 PM, May 27, 2016

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SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has reported there are now seven confirmed Zika cases in the Alamo City.

The most recent infection was contracted while the individual was traveling abroad.

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There are currently 23 people in San Antonio who are under investigation for possible infection.

All confirmed cases of the Zika virus in San Antonio have been acquired while traveling outside the U.S.

SAMHD continues to ask for the community’s help in preventing mosquitoes.

Remember to empty, turn over or throw out containers that hold water at least once a week. These containers include:

Vases
Water bowls for pets
Flowerpot saucers
Discarded tires
Buckets
Pool covers
Birth baths
Trash cans
Rain barrels

Any water that must be stored needs to be covered with a tight, secure lid to prevent mosquitoes from getting inside and laying eggs.

Protect yourself from potential mosquito bites by covering up with long pants and sleeves during the daylight hours.

Make sure all the doors in your home have screens and choose insect repellents that contain DEET or Picaridin.

The Zika virus is part of the same family as the viruses that cause yellow fever, West Nile, chikungunya and dengue.

Symptoms of the virus typically begin two to seven days after being bitten and include fever, rash, joint pain or red eyes, Metro Health said. The illness is usually mild and people might not realize they are infected.

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