Skip to content
CapRadio

CapRadio

listen live donate
listen live donate
listen live
donate
  • News
    • News

    • State Government
    • Environment
    • Health Care
    • Race and Equity
    • Business
    • Arts and Lifestyle
    • Food and Sustainability
    • PolitiFact California
    News
    • News

    • State Government
    • Environment
    • Health Care
    • Race and Equity
    • Business
    • Arts and Lifestyle
    • Food and Sustainability
    • PolitiFact California
  • Music
    • Music

    • Classical
    • Jazz
    • Eclectic

    • Daily Playlist
    Music
    • Music

    • Classical
    • Jazz
    • Eclectic

    • Daily Playlist
  • Podcasts & Shows
  • Schedules
  • Events
  • Support
    • Support
    • Ways to support
    • Evergreen Donation
    • One-Time Donation
    • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Vehicle Donation
    • Stock Giving
    • Legacy Giving
    • Endowment Support
    • Members
    • Member Benefits
    • Member FAQ
    • Member Newsletter

    • Fund drives
    • Drawing Winners
    • Thank You Gifts
    Support
    • Support
    • Ways to support
    • Evergreen Donation
    • One-Time Donation
    • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Vehicle Donation
    • Stock Giving
    • Legacy Giving
    • Endowment Support
    • Members
    • Member Benefits
    • Member FAQ
    • Member Newsletter

    • Fund drives
    • Drawing Winners
    • Thank You Gifts
  • About
  • Close Menu
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 
  • Health Care
  •  

Travelers Still Need To Prevent Zika Infections After Coming Home

  •  Ja'Nel Johnson 
Monday, August 22, 2016 | Sacramento, CA
Listen
/
Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Flickr/ Mark Yokoyama
 

Flickr/ Mark Yokoyama

There are 170 travel related Zika virus infections in 26 California counties as of Friday, according to the California Department of Public Health.

State health officials say travelers returning to California from popular vacation destinations where Zika virus is known to be circulating still need to be vigilant once they arrive home.

Those returning to California should continue using insect repellent for three weeks to prevent the virus from spreading to mosquitoes that may go on to bite and infect others. 

Currently, there is no evidence that mosquitos in the state are carrying Zika virus, although mosquitoes that can carry the virus have been found in 12 California counties.

Officials also recommend men and women to use condoms for at least eight weeks after travel to prevent sexual transmission of the disease. Men who have tested positive for Zika virus should use condoms for six months following diagnosis.

Of the 170 cases in California, 24 of them have been confirmed in pregnant women. Earlier this month, two infants with Zika-related microcephaly have been born in California. 

Nationally, there were more than 10,200 confirmed cases of Zika virus as of August 17 and more than 1,200 pregnant women with evidence of Zika virus as of August 11.

 

US Zika Cases 2016
Create your own infographics

Follow us for more stories like this

CapRadio provides a trusted source of news because of you.  As a nonprofit organization, donations from people like you sustain the journalism that allows us to discover stories that are important to our audience. If you believe in what we do and support our mission, please donate today.

Donate Today  

    Related Stories

  • Flickr/ Mark Yokoyama

    Washoe County Officials Confirm Zika In Pregnant Woman

    Friday, August 26, 2016
    (AP) - Northern Nevada health officials say they've confirmed Zika in a pregnant woman who traveled abroad.

 zika virus

Ja'Nel Johnson

Former Health Care Reporter

Ja'Nel Johnson developed a love for journalism and health and science in high school, and decided the combination would make for an interesting and fun career.  Read Full Bio 

More Stories

Courtesty of the Sacramento Zoo

Matchmaking, parenting classes: The Sacramento Zoo's baby orangutan came after of years of careful planning

June 1, 2023

Allison Dinner / Getty Images

Congress created changes to food assistance. Here's what they mean

June 3, 2023

Steve Martarano / Solving Sacramento

WellSpace’s ‘Crib’ program provides temporary alternative to hospital or jail for unhoused people in crisis

May 30, 2023

We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter

Back to Top

  • CapRadio

    7055 Folsom Boulevard
    Sacramento, CA 95826-2625

    •  
      (916) 278-8900
    •  
      (877) 480-5900
    •  Contact / Feedback
    •  Submit a Tip / Story Idea
  • About

    • Mission / Vision / Core Values
    • Stations & Coverage Map
    • Careers & Internships
    • Staff Directory
    • Board of Directors
    • Press
  • Listening Options

    • Mobile Apps
    • Smart Speakers
    • Podcasts & Shows
    • On-Air Schedules
    • Daily Playlist
    • Signal Status
  • Connect

    •  Facebook
    •  Twitter
    •  Instagram
    •  YouTube
  • Donate

  • Listen Live

  • Newsletters

CapRadio stations are licensed to California State University, Sacramento. © 2023, Capital Public Radio. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Website Feedback FCC Public Files: KXJZ KKTO KUOP KQNC KXPR KXSR KXJS. For assistance accessing our public files, please call 916-278-8900 or email us.