On April 6, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported its third case of Zika virus. The case was in an Oktibbeha County resident who recently traveled to Haiti.
Two cases have previously been reported in one Madison County and one Noxubee County resident who had both traveled to Haiti. “At least 42 other U.S. states and territories have already reported travel-associated cases,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs said. “With late spring and summer approaching, we know it is a popular time for mission trips and vacations to these areas. Please be especially mindful of protecting yourself from mosquitoes while you’re abroad. Simple steps can make a big difference.”
The MSDH Public Health Laboratory now has the ability to test for Zika in-house to allow for rapid turnaround and high volume testing should the need arise. Learn more here.
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