Tweet
FIRST CASE OF ZIKA IN PREGNANT WOMAN CONFIRMED IN ST. CROIX
Breaking News / Featured / Health / Top Stories / Virgin Islands / April 12, 2016
ST. CROIX ? The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed on Tuesday the territory?s first case of Zika virus in a pregnant woman. The incident was once again confirmed in St. Croix, bringing the island?s total Zika virus cases to 13 and 14 territory-wide, with only one case so far in St. Thomas.
According to a press release issued this afternoon, D.O.H, says the latest incident was not unexpected, adding that it expects to see more positive cases in the future.
The pregnant woman had no travel history, and was 34 weeks pregnant when she tested positive for the virus. She has since delivered a healthy baby with normal head circumference and showing no signs of microcephaly, according to the release. D.O.H. says it will continue to monitor the mother and child?s progress over the next several weeks.
...
Breaking News / Featured / Health / Top Stories / Virgin Islands / April 12, 2016
ST. CROIX ? The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed on Tuesday the territory?s first case of Zika virus in a pregnant woman. The incident was once again confirmed in St. Croix, bringing the island?s total Zika virus cases to 13 and 14 territory-wide, with only one case so far in St. Thomas.
According to a press release issued this afternoon, D.O.H, says the latest incident was not unexpected, adding that it expects to see more positive cases in the future.
The pregnant woman had no travel history, and was 34 weeks pregnant when she tested positive for the virus. She has since delivered a healthy baby with normal head circumference and showing no signs of microcephaly, according to the release. D.O.H. says it will continue to monitor the mother and child?s progress over the next several weeks.
...