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Zika Update (April 10, 2017)
Authored by: Ministry of Health
Source: Ministry of Health
Date: April 10, 2017

 

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that as of 10th April, 2017 there are no new cases of Zika reported. To date, there are still twenty five (25) confirmed cases of Zika recorded in the Bahamas. Twenty three (23) on the island of New Providence, one (1) on the island of Bimini and one (1) on the island of Eleuthera. All cases sought medical attention after having symptoms suggestive of Zika virus infection. All patients have been treated for associated symptoms and are doing well. Based on the histories received from the cases it has been determined that there is a mix of travel associated and local transmission.


The Ministry of Health with an active surveillance programme within the Department of Public Health is continually monitoring of the situation, and in partnership with the Department of Environmental Health is continuing its intense vector control and mosquito management.


If you think you or your family member might have Zika virus infection please visit your doctor or your nearest health care provider. For further information you may contact the National Disease Surveillance Unit at 502-4776, 502-4790, 376-3809 or 376-4705.

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