Five cases of Zika have been connected to mosquitoes in Miami Beach, bringing the state's caseload to 36 infections not related to travel outside the U.S., Florida's governor and health department announced Friday.
South Beach has been identified as a second site of Zika transmission by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland. Containment there will be difficult because high-rise buildings and strong winds make it impractical to spray the neighborhood from the air, officials said Friday.
The discovery prompted the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to announce that it was expanding its travel warning for pregnant women to include the area known for nightclubs, pedestrian thoroughfares and beaches.
In pregnant women, a Zika infection can cause severe birth defects, including microcephaly.
The CDC previously warned pregnant women to avoid the Wynwood arts district in Miami. In its statement Friday, the agency said pregnant women may also want to consider postponing nonessential travel throughout Miami-Dade County if they're concerned about potential exposure to the virus.
Aerial spraying and door-to-door operations on the ground have cut mosquito populations in Wynwood by up to 90 percent, but Zika may be continuing as mosquitoes breed, said CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden.
"The mosquitoes are persistent and we won't know for a couple of weeks whether these aggressive measures have worked," Frieden said.
The South Walton Mosquito Control has stepped up their preventive maintenance to prevent the rise of mosquitoes. Ben Brewer our director is requesting any organization which would like to have a presentation to educate their members on mosquito spread diseases in our area are welcome to call our office and make arrangements. 850-267-2112
We are dedicated to protect the health of our residents and visitors to South Walton we need everyone’s help to ensure that there is no standing water in flower pots and other items in your yard which could create a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
We will have the Zika virus threat for at least a couple years before we have a vaccine only your help can help us serve you best.
Respectfully, Commissioner John J Magee Seat 1 SWMC
South Walton Mosquito Control
http://southwaltonmosquitocontrol.org/
“Improving the Quality of Life in South Walton County”
South Beach has been identified as a second site of Zika transmission by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland. Containment there will be difficult because high-rise buildings and strong winds make it impractical to spray the neighborhood from the air, officials said Friday.
The discovery prompted the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to announce that it was expanding its travel warning for pregnant women to include the area known for nightclubs, pedestrian thoroughfares and beaches.
In pregnant women, a Zika infection can cause severe birth defects, including microcephaly.
The CDC previously warned pregnant women to avoid the Wynwood arts district in Miami. In its statement Friday, the agency said pregnant women may also want to consider postponing nonessential travel throughout Miami-Dade County if they're concerned about potential exposure to the virus.
Aerial spraying and door-to-door operations on the ground have cut mosquito populations in Wynwood by up to 90 percent, but Zika may be continuing as mosquitoes breed, said CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden.
"The mosquitoes are persistent and we won't know for a couple of weeks whether these aggressive measures have worked," Frieden said.
The South Walton Mosquito Control has stepped up their preventive maintenance to prevent the rise of mosquitoes. Ben Brewer our director is requesting any organization which would like to have a presentation to educate their members on mosquito spread diseases in our area are welcome to call our office and make arrangements. 850-267-2112
We are dedicated to protect the health of our residents and visitors to South Walton we need everyone’s help to ensure that there is no standing water in flower pots and other items in your yard which could create a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
We will have the Zika virus threat for at least a couple years before we have a vaccine only your help can help us serve you best.
Respectfully, Commissioner John J Magee Seat 1 SWMC
South Walton Mosquito Control
http://southwaltonmosquitocontrol.org/
“Improving the Quality of Life in South Walton County”
