Another case of the Zika virus has been confirmed in Broward County. The total number of confirmed cases in Florida, all travel-related, is now at 21.
- Alachua County: 1
- Broward County: 4
- Hillsborough County: 3
- Lee County: 3
- Miami-Dade County: 7
- Osceola County: 1
- Santa Rosa County: 1
- St. Johns County: 1
Last week, Gov. Rick Scott directed State Surgeon General Dr. John Armstrong to activate a Zika Virus Information Hotline for current Florida residents and visitors, as well as anyone planning on traveling to Florida in the near future. The hotline, managed by the Department of Health, has assisted 274 callers since Friday. The number for the Zika Virus Information Hotline is 1-855-622-6735.
All cases are travel-associated. There have been no locally-acquired cases of Zika in Florida. None of the confirmed cases involve pregnant women. For more information on the Zika virus, click here.
State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong urge Floridians to drain standing water weekly, no matter how small. A couple drops of water in a bottle cap can be a breeding location for mosquitoes. Residents and visitors also need to use repellents when enjoying the outdoors.
