Zika In Tarrant Co Texas ex-St Lucia

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This is the first imported case with a travel history to St. Lucia. The previous cases traveled to El Salvador, Puerto Rico (2) 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.

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Fifth Imported Zika Case Confirmed in Tarrant County

No local transmission reported at this time

June 10, 2016 (Tarrant County, TX) – Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) has identified a fifth imported case of Zika virus in the county. TCPH reports no local transmission at this time and surveillance continues.

A private laboratory received, tested and confirmed the sample.

This is the first imported case with a travel history to St. Lucia. The previous cases traveled to El Salvador, Puerto Rico (2) 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. Click here for more information on Zika virus and for other useful tips.

TCPH has produced a video to help residents Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites.

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