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    Metro Health reports new Zika case

    Four confirmed cases now reported in Bexar County

    By David Ibanez - Web - Managing Editor
    Posted: 11:29 AM, April 13, 2016
    Updated: 11:29 AM, April 13, 2016

    SAN ANTONIO - A new Zika virus case has been confirmed in Bexar County, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District said Wednesday.

    There are now four confirmed Zika cases in Bexar County. Test results from 28 people were determined to be negative by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and 17 people countywide are under investigation for possible infection.

    The four people with confirmed cases acquired the infection while traveling abroad, officials said.
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    A new Zika virus case has been confirmed in Bexar County, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District said Wednesday.

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    Wednesday, April 13, 2016
    Metro Health Reports New Zika Exposure
    Wednesday, April 13, 2016
    Metro Health Reports New Zika Exposure
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    COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS: 207-7234
    PUBLISHED ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016

    Metro Health Reports New Zika Exposure

    Contact: Carol Schliesinger Public Relations Manager 210-207-8172

    SAN ANTONIO (Apr. 13, 2016) ? The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reports now four confirmed Zika cases. Test results from 28 individuals came back negative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are now a total of 17 individuals under investigation for possible infection.

    Zika summary:
    confirmed cases
    28 test result were negative
    17 pending investigation

    In accordance with CDC guidelines, gender or pregnancy status will not be released along with case information and updates in order to protect the privacy of these individuals.

    The four individuals with confirmed cases acquired the infection while traveling abroad.
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