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More Zika cases in New York, all from travel abroad
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JACQUELINE CUTLER
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 3:09 PM
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The city has confirmed 233 cases of Zika, all of which were a result of people traveling, New York City Commissioner of Health Dr. Mary T. Bassett said Wednesday.
The most frequently visited areas among the patients were the Dominican Republic, with 140 cases, Puerto Rico, with 20 cases and Guyana with 14. The remaining 59 cases were from people who traveled to other countries.
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Latest Facts and Advisories as of 6/29/2016 [Espa?ol (PDF)]
Reported cases of Zika in New York City: 233
24 of the 233 cases were pregnant at the time of diagnosis;
All cases contracted Zika while visiting other countries; and
All patients have recovered.
What the City is Doing as of 6/29/2016
Monitoring mosquito populations and applying pesticides when appropriate throughout the summer months to reduce the number of mosquitoes, minimizing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. For a complete schedule, visit our Mosquitoes Spraying Events page.
Working closely with the CDC and the state to actively monitor the situation.
Visiting OB/GYN offices and other clinics where there are populations from Zika-affected countries. Outreach teams will increase availability and awareness on local Zika testing criteria to providers who treat pregnant women.
Meeting with experts who focus on clinical implications of the virus and mosquito control strategies ? including health experts in Southern States and the Caribbean ? to look at their existing plans.
Distributing the Travel Warning: Zika and Pregnancy flyer to providers, elected officials, Health Department clinics, and community and faith based organizations.
Developing a public awareness campaign around mosquito bite prevention.
Conducting outreach to women?s health providers including OB/GYN, Pediatrics and Family Medicine facilities.
Conducting outreach to community and faith based organizations to educate on the risks of travelling to impacted countries.
Preparing for the start of mosquito season in April by expanding upon current mosquito control activities used to prevent West Nile Virus if Zika virus is found locally.
Advising providers to check for symptoms of Zika virus in patients who have travelled and report cases to the Health Department.
Implementing Zika virus testing at New York City?s public health laboratory
Working with New York City health care providers to test people at risk for Zika virus infection.
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BY
JACQUELINE CUTLER
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 3:09 PM
...
The city has confirmed 233 cases of Zika, all of which were a result of people traveling, New York City Commissioner of Health Dr. Mary T. Bassett said Wednesday.
The most frequently visited areas among the patients were the Dominican Republic, with 140 cases, Puerto Rico, with 20 cases and Guyana with 14. The remaining 59 cases were from people who traveled to other countries.
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Latest Facts and Advisories as of 6/29/2016 [Espa?ol (PDF)]
Reported cases of Zika in New York City: 233
24 of the 233 cases were pregnant at the time of diagnosis;
All cases contracted Zika while visiting other countries; and
All patients have recovered.
What the City is Doing as of 6/29/2016
Monitoring mosquito populations and applying pesticides when appropriate throughout the summer months to reduce the number of mosquitoes, minimizing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. For a complete schedule, visit our Mosquitoes Spraying Events page.
Working closely with the CDC and the state to actively monitor the situation.
Visiting OB/GYN offices and other clinics where there are populations from Zika-affected countries. Outreach teams will increase availability and awareness on local Zika testing criteria to providers who treat pregnant women.
Meeting with experts who focus on clinical implications of the virus and mosquito control strategies ? including health experts in Southern States and the Caribbean ? to look at their existing plans.
Distributing the Travel Warning: Zika and Pregnancy flyer to providers, elected officials, Health Department clinics, and community and faith based organizations.
Developing a public awareness campaign around mosquito bite prevention.
Conducting outreach to women?s health providers including OB/GYN, Pediatrics and Family Medicine facilities.
Conducting outreach to community and faith based organizations to educate on the risks of travelling to impacted countries.
Preparing for the start of mosquito season in April by expanding upon current mosquito control activities used to prevent West Nile Virus if Zika virus is found locally.
Advising providers to check for symptoms of Zika virus in patients who have travelled and report cases to the Health Department.
Implementing Zika virus testing at New York City?s public health laboratory
Working with New York City health care providers to test people at risk for Zika virus infection.
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