News 4 Jax : reported that Jacksonville leaders fight to stay ahead of Zika

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Mosquito season is underway and the governor says Florida needs to stay ahead of the Zika virus. Boyer said not only would having a screen door help fight Zika, there's something in it for the tenants. If there is working AC, then a screen door wouldn't be required. City leaders in Jacksonville are introducing legislation geared specifically toward protecting people from the disease. According to the Florida Department of Health, there have already been 30 cases of Zika so far this year.

Metro Health gets federal funding, adds personnel to fight Zika

The three additional personnel will help Metro Health identify Zika faster and help the department test for Zika in both humans and mosquitoes. SAN ANTONIO - The city's Metro Health department will use nearly $727,000 to combat the spread of the Zika virus this year. City Council members approved Thursday the use of the federal funds, which will pay for a media campaign and community education about the disease as well as three additional Metro Health jobs. The Zika virus made headlines last year as it spread in areas of Miami, Florida, and was largely expected to make its way to Texas. Related: First non-travel-related Zika virus in pregnant Texas woman confirmedMosquito season in San Antonio is considered to be from March through October.

City accepts grant to fight Zika virus

Metro Health Director Colleen Bridger says the grant will go towards preventing and responding to the spread of Zika. Thursday City Council approved Metro Health accepting this grant. SAN ANTONIO- The city has accepted more than 700 thousand dollars from the centers for disease control to fight Zika in Bexar county. Metro Health also plans to hire more employees to help in assisting in research and education. They say this money will also help their lab in testing people for the virus.


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