NEW CITY – Rockland County
has its first case of Zika virus in a local woman. The patient recently
traveled to a South American country where Zika transmission has been
documented.
The Rockland County Health Department is preparing for additional cases
resulting from travelers. Officials said at this time there is no risk
of acquiring Zika virus in Rockland, county officials said.
Travelers are encouraged to visit the CDC Travel website at www.cdc.gov
for the most up-to-date recommendations.
Pregnant travelers encountering obstacles from airlines and cruise lines
may seek assistance from the Rockland County Office of Consumer Affairs
at 845-708-7600.
One case of the virus was diagnosed in Orange County recently with the
infected person also having recently traveled from an impacted country.
