In June of 2007, an outbreak of the Zika virus afflicted at least 60 people on the island state of Yap in Micronesia. A handful of Zika diagnoses in Guam and Palau showed that the virus had spread to nearby islands.
Zika Virus Facts
- Spread by mosquitoes
- No specific treatment or vaccine
- Symptoms usually last 2-4 days
- Similar to, but milder than dengue fever
- Symptoms include an itchy rash, pinkeye, joint pain and fever
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- "Our healthcare system is doing fine. We haven't been overloaded by heaps of patients coming in. We have been fortunate in that way."—Thane Hancock, spokesman for a regional health network
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A travel advisory for people traveling to the area was effected
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None of those afflicted were admitted to hospital
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No fatalities were reported
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Citizens were advised to avoid mosquito bites by using bug repellent, mosquito nets and wearing long sleeves and pants
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