3 More Zika Virus Cases Confirmed in Jamaica
3 additional cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in Jamaica.
According to the Observer, Minister of Health Dr Christopher Tufton today confirmed that three more cases of Zika virus have been confirmed on the island during a press conference at the Ministry of Health in New Kingston.
This increases the number of confirmed cases so far to four.
The first confirmed case was a child from Portmore St, Catherine who has since recovered.
Jamaica recently became fully equipped to test for the virus courtesy of the the upgraded Virology Lab at the University Hospital of the West Indies, which recently began testing for the virus.
The Minister of Health has stated that teams are conducting fever surveillance and fogging activities in communities.
He said, however, that it is likely that more cases will be identified.
“Once the virus exists and carriers are around, it is likely we will be infected,” Dr Tufton said. “Do what is right to ensure you aren’t infected, and if you are, see a doctor.”
Source: The Observer
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