March 22nd, 2016: The Public Health Agency (CARPHA) wishes to inform the public that one additional case of the Zika virus in Trinidad has been confirmed. This brings the total number of confirmed six. There are at this time, no confirmed cases in Tobago.
This newly confirmed case is located in the area of old male presented with fever, rash and Control Division and the County Medical Officer of Health have been informed commenced. The Ministry of Health of themselves and their loved ones.
1. Dispose of all unwanted containers/items in the yard or environs which
become mosquito breeding grounds.
2. Cover water containers such as barrels, drums or buckets with a mosquito proof covering.
3. Ensure that your drains and guttering allow the free flow of water
4. Empty and scrub the sides of water vases or use dirt or sand instead to support flowers.
5. Cover extremities when out in the evenings
6. Use bed nets that are tightly tucked under the mattress
7. Use insect repellant that contain
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For more information please contact:
Ministry of Health
Corporate Communications Unit
Tel: 868)-625-7979/623-8492 Fax: 627-1047