Zika Map Of Florida

Within days after evidence that four cases of zika virus were contracted in miami gov.

Zika map of florida. In 2016 florida had locally acquired cases of zika which were primarily confined to the southeastern part of the state. But there were reports of zika infections in florida and texas in 2016 and 2017 according to the u s. Florida zika virus outbreak tracking map turner pest control zika virus florida map source image. The following are specific risk factors for florida.

Aegypti are most predominant in the. No zika virus transmission by mosquitoes has ever been reported in alaska and hawaii. Rick scott and his florida department of health released a map of where exactly they suspected the zika bearing mosquito bites to have occurred. Other countries including brazil experienced.

The florida department of health previously released this map showing the zika transmission area in miami s wynwood neighborhood. Florida remains a high risk for local transmission of zika. Pdf version of. 2 locally acquired mosquito borne zika cases.

The news making national headlines shows a concerned governor addressing a real public health threat. Florida department of health the florida governor says the five. Statewide there have been more than 500 travel related cases of zika. In general mosquito populations are highest during the summer rainy season.

There is no current local transmission of zika virus in the continental united states including florida and texas which reported local transmission of zika virus by mosquitoes in 2016 17. Centers for disease control and prevention. Zika mostly spread by the bite of an infected mosquito continues to be a problem in other parts of the world but is no longer considered the threat it was in south florida only two years ago. Here s what you need to know about the spread of zika in the u s.

Country or territory that has ever reported zika cases 2 past or current areas with low likelihood of zika infection because of high elevation above 6 500 feet 2 000 meters country or territory with mosquito 3 but no reported zika cases 2. Mosquitoes are present year round throughout most parts of the state and mosquito borne illnesses have occurred during every month of the year. As of july 2016 mosquitoes in south florida are carrying zika and as of november 2016 one case of zika transmitted by local mosquitoes was confirmed in texas. Country or territory with current zika outbreak 1.

Zika virus is a mosquito borne disease that can cause birth defects in babies if it infects a pregnant woman. Country or territory with no mosquitoes 3 that spread zika.