Two cases of Zika virus reported in Omaha area

Friday, February 5, 2016
By Paul Martin

Jennifer Griswold
KMTV.com
Feb 4, 2016

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services announced it has received reports of two cases of the Zika virus. They are the first cases in the state. One is in Douglas County. One is in Sarpy County.

Both of the people involved are women in their 20s who recently traveled to countries affected by the Zika virus. Neither was hospitalized.

The virus is typically spread to people through a mosquito bite.

The CDC says the virus usually causes mild illness. There have been reports of birth defects and other severe health consequences.

DHHS issued these statements in its news release:

“Seeing a travel-related case of Zika in Nebraska is new but not unexpected. We were aware of confirmed cases among travelers returning to America from affected areas,” said Dr. Tom Safranek, State Epidemiologistfor DHHS. “It’s very possible that we could see more travel-related cases here. This is a rapidly evolving situation, in the geographical distribution of Zika virus and what we know about its impact on human health.”

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