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Woman in El Paso has tested positive for Zika virus

Woman in El Paso has tested positive for Zika virus

Rene Delgadillo, Staff reporter August 25, 2016

A woman in El Paso has tested positive for the Zika virus after returning from a visit to Puerto Rico. This is the second case that has been confirmed in El Paso. The woman, who has now been isolated, spent at least a week in Puerto Rico, and after...

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A mosquito with Zika virus.

Taking a stab at the problem

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter August 23, 2016

The opportunity for Zika to spread in the El Paso community came on Monday, Aug. 15, from a man who had traveled from Florida to El Paso. It is confirmed by El Paso Public Health Director Robert Resendes. According to a press release, the man does not...

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Co-director of infectious disease and immunology of the Border Biomedical research center, Dr. Douglas M. Watts advises students to take precautionary steps while traveling to Mexico.

Zika virus may pose threat to those traveling to Mexico

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 1, 2016

During the coming spring break, many college students will flock to some of Mexico’s best vacation spots for a week of fun and relaxation, but with the continual spread of the Zika virus, vacationers heading to Mexico have been warned to take precautions...

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