FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2016
Contact: ODH Office of Communications (614) 644-8562
Cleveland Public Health Department (216) 664-7081
Ohio Reports First Zika Virus Case in Returning Traveler
Zika virus tabletop exercise planning underway
COLUMBUS ? The Ohio Department of Health is reporting Ohio?s first case of Zika virus in a returning
traveler from Haiti, a 30-year-old Cuyahoga County woman, city of Cleveland. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) was reporting 35 cases of Zika virus in 12 states and the District of
Columbia prior to Ohio?s case.
Zika virus is primarily transmitted through a mosquito bite, and there is no indication that it can spread
from person to person through casual contact. CDC has confirmed a U.S. case of Zika virus infection in a
non-traveler after the person?s sexual partner returned from an affected country and developed
symptoms.
Planning is underway for a Zika virus tabletop exercise to ensure Ohio?s preparedness at the local and
state levels prior to the 2016 mosquito season that runs from May to October.
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Contact: ODH Office of Communications (614) 644-8562
Cleveland Public Health Department (216) 664-7081
Ohio Reports First Zika Virus Case in Returning Traveler
Zika virus tabletop exercise planning underway
COLUMBUS ? The Ohio Department of Health is reporting Ohio?s first case of Zika virus in a returning
traveler from Haiti, a 30-year-old Cuyahoga County woman, city of Cleveland. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) was reporting 35 cases of Zika virus in 12 states and the District of
Columbia prior to Ohio?s case.
Zika virus is primarily transmitted through a mosquito bite, and there is no indication that it can spread
from person to person through casual contact. CDC has confirmed a U.S. case of Zika virus infection in a
non-traveler after the person?s sexual partner returned from an affected country and developed
symptoms.
Planning is underway for a Zika virus tabletop exercise to ensure Ohio?s preparedness at the local and
state levels prior to the 2016 mosquito season that runs from May to October.
...
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