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Pennsylvania Department of Health confirms 108 cases of Zika virus

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Editor, Senior Moderator
02/09/2016

Secretary of Health to Host Media Call Regarding First Positive Cases of Zika Virus Confirmed in Two Pennsylvanians who Traveled to Outbreak-Affected Countries

Harrisburg, PA - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 9, 2016
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced the first confirmed cases of Zika virus in two residents who recently traveled to countries affected by the ongoing outbreak of the disease.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) laboratories confirmed the illnesses in two female Pennsylvania residents. The department will not provide additional details about the cases to protect the privacy of the individuals.

?While we are concerned about the health of these individuals and any Pennsylvanian who may be exposed to Zika virus, we want to emphasize that these cases pose no threat to the public,? said Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy. ?We will continue to provide updated Zika guidance to health care professionals across the commonwealth to ensure they are aware of the symptoms associated with the disease and the protocols that should be followed to ensure testing of potentially infected individuals, if needed.?
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http://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Health-Details.aspx?newsid=281
 
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http://www.health.pa.gov/My Health/Diseases and Conditions/U-Z/Pages/Zika.aspx
 
PHILADELPHIA ANNOUNCES FIRST CASE OF ZIKA VIRUS

Updated 58 mins ago

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced the city's first case of Zika virus on Monday.

The infection was identified in a 60-year-old woman who recently returned from a trip to the Caribbean.

She was not hospitalized, officials said, and is recovering without complications.
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http://6abc.com/health/philadelphia-announces-first-case-of-zika-virus/1224060/

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Pennsylvania Blood Tests Submitted for Zika Testing as of February 22, 2016 Information updated Mondays at 2 p.m.
CDC Confirmed Cases: 5
Pending Test Results: 148

http://www.health.pa.gov/My Health/Diseases and Conditions/U-Z/Pages/Zika.aspx
 
[h=3]MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS[/h] COURT HOUSE, NORRISTOWN, PA., BOX 311, 19404-0311
Frank X. Custer, Communications Director
Jessica Willingham, Communications Assistant
PHONE (610) 278-3061 FAX (610) 278-5943
COMMISSIONERS: JOSH SHAPIRO, Chair
VALERIE A. ARKOOSH, MD, MPH, Vice Chair
JOSEPH C. GALE, Commissioner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2016

Montco Reports First Zika Virus Case

Norristown, PA (March 8, 2016) ? The Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) today
announced confirmation of the first case of Zika virus in the county. A 55-year-old woman tested
positive for the virus, following travel outside of the United States to an area where Zika virus has
been found. There are now six confirmed cases of Zika virus in Pennsylvania, according to the state
Department of Health.

?The Zika virus is generally a mild virus that lasts less than a week,? said Montgomery County
Commissioner Val Arkoosh, who is also a physician and is Interim Medical Director of the Montgomery
County Health Department. ?The CDC, the state health department, and our county health
department are fully prepared for cases of Zika virus, which is important to note, cannot be
transmitted through casual contact. We want to strongly encourage our residents to focus on
mosquito bite prevention, if they travel to countries that are affected by the ongoing outbreak. It is also
important to talk with your healthcare provider about travel if you are pregnant or planning to become
pregnant.?
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