Zika Cases In Virginia Increase To Three

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A Zika cases has been confirmed in Virginia's Northern Region

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VDH has confirmed Zika virus disease (via laboratory testing provided through the CDC) in three (3) adult residents of Virginia (1 in Northwest Region, 1 in Northern Region, 1 in Eastern Region). All are travel associated. CDC has issued a travel alert (Level 2-Practice Enhanced Precautions) for people traveling to regions and certain countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing.

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3 cases of Zika confirmed in Virginia

WRIC NewsroomPublished: February 18, 2016, 12:59 pm  Updated: February 18, 2016, 1:01 pm

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Health says there are now three cases of Zika here in the Commonwealth.

Testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the cases.

All of those infected have traveled to countries where the virus is known to be spread. Currently no local mosquito-borne Zika cases have been reported in U.S. states, but several cases have been reported in U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and American Samoa.

Zika usually is transmitted through bites from a mosquito species that can be found in Florida, along the Gulf Coast and in states that border Mexico, among other regions.

The virus is spreading rapidly through Latin America. While most people experience either mild or no symptoms, Zika is suspected of causing a devastating birth defect — babies born with abnormally small heads — and pregnant Americans are urged to avoid travel to affected areas.

Officials say that if you are planning a trip, you should learn how to protect yourself before you go. A few of those precaution include:

• Wearing bug repellent,
• Wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts to prevent mosquito bites and
• Staying inside as much as possible.

Meanwhile, many airlines and cruise companies are offering refunds for trips to Zika-affected areas.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

http://wric.com/2016/02/18/3-cases-of-zika-confirmed-in-virginia/

 

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