"In order to better react to an outbreak of Zika virus," he said, "we need to have improved detection methods. Shelly Redovan, executive director of the Florida Mosquito Control Association, said testing for Zika sometimes requires extensive mosquito sampling, which can be impractical at times. "Detecting mosquitoes that are carrying the Zika virus in a more timely manner allows for faster and better targeting of mosquito control efforts to those areas," she said an email. Unable to use samples from actual Zika patients, they added Zika RNA, a nucleic acid present in all living cells, to healthy human fluids. "Either we will get permission to test those samples or work with facilities that can do the validation for us," she said.
Johor on alert for Zika virus after 2 S'pore cases, SE Asia News & Top Stories
JOHOR BARU • Johor is on alert for travellers carrying the Zika virus into Malaysia following reports of two new cases in Singapore. "I want the Johor Health Department to be more careful and alert, and perform more stringent monitoring, especially at the Malaysia-Singapore entrance. It was reported on Saturday that Malaysia had tightened health screenings at all entry points, especially in Johor, following two new cases of the Zika virus in Singapore. Mr Ayub said that the state health department would deploy more medical staff at the two entry points if more Zika cases were reported in Singapore. "We have body temperature sensors that can detect those having fever at entry points in Johor, and if there are cases of Zika, health officials must take appropriate action," Datuk Seri Hilmi added.collected by :Lucy William
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