New York Zika Webinar February 1 - 1 PM ET

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New York's 9 Zika cases prompt webinar for health officials

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Officials say they'll host a webinar on the Zika virus for health professionals statewide following the identification of nine cases in New York.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker says Saturday officials will discuss how they're reducing the risk of spreading Zika during Monday's forum.

The mosquito-borne virus has been identified in nine New Yorkers who recently returned from countries where the virus is actively being transmitted.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued travel warnings for pregnant women in countries mostly in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The virus has been linked with microcephaly, which can leave affected newborns with unusually small heads and abnormal brain development.

State health officials say they'll closely monitor mosquitoes when the weather warms.

You can register for the webinar here.

http://13wham.com/news/top-stories/new-yorks-9-zika-cases-prompt-webinar-for-health-officials-01-30-2016

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State health panel to host webinar on Zika virus

BY DENIS SLATTERY  

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

 

Saturday, January 30, 2016, 6:35 PM

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The Zika virus is linked to microcephaly, a birth defect causing newborns to have unusually small heads and abnormal brain development.

State officials said Saturday it will host a webinar on the Zika virus for health professionals, after nine cases were diagnosed in New York.

ZIKA VIRUS VACCINE COULD BE READY FOR EMERGENCY USE BEFORE END OF 2016

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State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker said officials will discuss during the Monday forum how they are attempting to reduce the spread of Zika.

Meanwhile, Russia — not considered at risk — is working on a vaccine to combat the virus, officials said. Russian scientists hope to have a patent ready for testing by March, with plans to export the vaccine.

The mosquito-borne virus has spread rapidly, mostly in Latin America. Symptoms are mild and cold-like, but the virus is linked to microcephaly, a birth defect causing newborns to have unusually small heads and abnormal brain development.

With News Wire Services

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/state-health-panel-host-webinar-zika-virus-article-1.2514955

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NYS Health Commissioner to hold Zika webinar on Monday

Department of Health Press Office and News Staff  Updated: 01/30/2016 3:10 PM Created: 01/30/2016 12:22 PM

The New York State Department of Health has announced that Dr. Howard Zucker, who is the New York State Health Commissioner, will be holding a Zika virus webinar on Monday, February 1 at 1:00 P.M.

The Department of Health Press Office says that the webinar will be held for health professionals in order to discuss the virus.

The Zika virus was first detected in Brazil in May of 2015, and has since been spreading throughout South America.

The Department of Health notes that there have been nine confirmed cases of Zika in New York State. Two of these cases in New York were confirmed late Friday.

It has been reported that all of those infected are individuals who are returning from countries with ongoing transmission of Zika. 

Zika virus is primarily spread by infected mosquitos, so there is a very small chance of transmission happening locally in New York during the winter. It also cannot be spread by casual person-to-person contact, but there is concern it may be transmitted sexually. 

"As health professionals it is absolutely critical that we have the most up-to-date information on Zika virus, so we can advise the public, while also preventing the spread of misinformation and panic," Dr. Zucker said. "This webinar will be an opportunity to discuss the steps the Department of Health is taking to reduce the risk of Zika virus for New Yorkers." 

Symptoms of the disease are typically very mild, and those infected may not even know that they have contracted the virus.

There have been reports of increased cases of a birth defect known as microcephaly that could possibly be associated with Zika virus infecting pregnant women.

The department of health says that pregnant women who traveled to a county with ongoing Zika transmission should contact their health care provider if they experience fever, rash, joint pain, or red eyes. Symptoms usually begin two to seven days after being bitten.

Both the DOH and the CDC recommend that pregnant women review travel warnings and consider avoiding areas with ongoing transmission of the disease. The DOH will also closely monitor mosquitos as warmer weather arrives. 

One species of mosquito in particular, Aedes albopictus, is a tropical mosquito that has a hard time surviving cold winters.

The Department of Health says that this type of mosquito is limited to New York City and the following counties: Nassau, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester.

The webinar will be held on Monday at 1:00 P.M.

For more information on the Zika virus, visit the Department of Health's website here. 

http://www.whec.com/article/stories/s4033283.shtml

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HEALTH & FITNESS

NEW YORK STATE HEALTH COMMISSIONER LEADING WEBINAR TO DISCUSS ZIKA VIRUS

 

 

 

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NEW YORK (WABC) --

Health officials around New York State will discuss strategies for preventing the spread of the Zika virus.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker will lead a webinar Monday afternoon after the number of cases statewide increased to nine.

 

Five are in New York City, including one woman who is pregnant.

Zucker said officials will discuss how they're reducing the risk of the virus spreading further.

The mosquito-borne virus has been identified in nine New Yorkers who recently returned from countries where the virus is actively being transmitted.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued travel warnings for pregnant women in countries mostly in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The virus has been linked with microcephaly, which can leave affected newborns with unusually small heads and abnormal brain development.

State health officials say they'll closely monitor mosquitoes when the weather warms.

The World Health Organization will also hold an emergency meeting Monday to find ways to battle the Zika virus, which is said to be "spreading explosively" through the Americas.

The WHO could classify the Zika outbreak now in 25 countries and territories as a "public health emergency of international concern," deserving of a coordinated global response.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

http://abc7ny.com/health/zika-virus-subject-of-webinar-monday-for-new-york-health-officials/1181723/

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