First case of Zika virus confirmed in Putnam

In the latest poll, of those aware of the virus, 41 percent said they were less likely to travel to Puerto Rico, Mexico or South America in the next 12 months because of Zika.

The virus was previous detected in adults who died in June and October of suspected Zika complications, he said. Although the mosquitos that are known to carry the virus are not found in North Dakota, travelers to affected areas can become infected there and bring the disease back with them.

“My primary concern today is not about a public health risk but a woman who is dealing with the anxiety of receiving news that is incredibly concerning”, Ms Hennessy said on Friday morning.

“Our department will continue to actively partner with the (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Maryland health care providers, laboratories and health departments to provide support to Marylanders at risk of Zika infection – especially to pregnant women”, DHMH Secretary Van T. Mitchell said. Miami-Dade County has the most cases, with 7.

Scientists have suspected that Zika could be transmitted sexually, and there have been scattered reports of similar occurrences in recent years.

The World Health Organisation has declared the virus an worldwide public health emergency, with the disease linked to thousands of birth defects in Brazil.

Although it is too cold right now for mosquito bites in the state, Irwin said concern will grow this summer when mosquitoes are rampant, and an estimated 200,000 US citizens travel to Brazil for the Olympics.

The earliest a vaccine could be developed would be some time next year, Fauci has said.

Health department spokeswoman Erikka Neroes recently told Breitbart Texas screenings will also include “anyone who a doctor refers for Zika virus testing”.

The government believes that as many as 1.5 million Brazilians may have been infected by Zika so far.

New York City will soon be offering blood tests for those concerned they may have been exposed.

The mounting evidence comes amid warnings that the cases of Zika-related microcephaly were more severe than previously seen cases of impaired brain and skull growth.

“Medical updates and information regarding a number of mosquito borne viruses are provided to deployed staff on a regular basis”.

There is now no cure or vaccine.