niman Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 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.http://www.ksat.com/health/seven-confirmed-zika-cases-in-san-antonio-reported Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 New Zika Virus case reported7 cases confirmed; more than 20 under investigationBy Mary Claire Patton - Digital Content CuratorPosted: 11:25 AM, May 27, 2016Updated: 3:23 PM, May 27, 2016995 995Copyright 2016 Cable News Network/Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has reported there are now seven confirmed Zika cases in the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.More Health HeadlinesGOP leaves for holiday without passing Zika fundsState health agency preparing for large-scale Zika virus outbreakConsumer Reports tests repellents for warding off Zika virusHouse passes Zika measure designed to remove red tapeZika result of 'massive' policy failures, World Health Organization saysMetro Health confirms 2 new cases of Zika virus in San Antonio residentsThere 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:VasesWater bowls for petsFlowerpot saucersDiscarded tiresBucketsPool coversBirth bathsTrash cansRain barrelsAny 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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