Texas Hardest Hit State by Flu, Says Report
A new report says that Texas is the U.S. state hardest hit by the flu so far this season with widespread outbreaks.
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Texas School District Shuts Down amid Flu Outbreak
A flu outbreak triggered a North Texas school district to shut its doors on Tuesday and Wednesday, top administrators announced Monday.
10 Pregnant Women Test Positive for Zika Virus in Dallas
Ten pregnant women tested positive with preliminary testing for Zika in Dallas County. The good news is they all contracted the virus outside of the United States. Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) Director Zachary Thompson announced 10 pregnant women traveled to Zika hot spots and got infected with the virus. Thompson spoke to the Dallas County Commissioners Court, the Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday.
First U.S. Case of Male-to-Male Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus Confirmed in Dallas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed Thursday the first U.S. case of male-to-male sexually transmitted Zika. A Dallas man contracted the virus while traveling in Venezuela. Later, in Texas, the man infected his male partner through anal sex.
Texas Hospitals Develop Nation’s 1st Rapid Zika Detection Test
Two prominent Texas hospitals developed the nation’s first hospital-based rapid Zika detection test that will cut wait time on receiving virus test results down to several hours.
Texas Confirms More Zika Virus, Number of Cases Climbs to 13
Texas health officials confirmed three new cases of the Zika virus Wednesday, one in Dallas County and two in Bexar County, bringing the total number of people in the Lone Star State infected up to 13. More test results are still pending from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Texas Lab May Begin Local Zika Virus Testing by Next Week
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) Director Zachary Thompson expects local lab to begin Zika virus testing as quickly as next week in an effort to stay ahead of any potential outbreaks in North Texas.
Dallas Task Force Takes on Zika Virus
Dallas County officials plan to take on the Zika virus with a task force, created in response to this week’s announcement of two confirmed cases of the illness in the Big D. Twenty-six officials from cities within the county attended the group’s first meeting on Feb. 3.
1st Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus Case Confirmed in Dallas County
Dallas County health officials confirmed its first sexually transmitted Zika virus case on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
