According to a new report, mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus have been detected in Miami Beach.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed the presence of the Zika-carrying mosquitoes, which marks the first finding in the continental United States. One of the traps that produced Zika-infected mosquitoes was located in the botanical gardens. The location of the other two traps was not disclosed. Sixteen additional traps tested negative, and additional testing is occurring.
Florida commissioner of agriculture Adam Putnam expressed that this was not a surprise. The area of Miami Beach where the positive mosquitoes were located was previously identified as an area to be avoided due to detection of transmission of the virus among humans. Positive pools of mosquitoes are further indication that transmission in the area is still taking place.
Spraying and trapping of mosquitoes is ongoing in the area. Residents are encouraged to help control mosquito population by draining or covering standing water and to protect themselves by wearing repellant.
So far, there have been 49 transmitted cases of the Zika virus in Florida.
Zika-Infected Mosquitoes Detected in Continental United States
Posted On: 09-02-2016
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