The updated designation comes as there have been no new locally acquired cases of Zika reported in the area in more than 45 days. On Nov. 22, the CDC updated guidance for a 4.5-square-mile area of North Miami Beach, designating it as a yellow area. South Miami Beach is now the only portion of Miami-Dade considered an active local transmission zone, or red area. The rest of Miami-Dade is designated as a yellow area.
The CDC suggests pregnant women should not travel to red areas, and women and men planning to start a family in the near future should consider avoiding nonessential travel to these areas. The CDC also recommends pregnant women should consider postponing travel to yellow areas.
As of Nov. 30, the CDC reported 4,496 Zika infections in the U.S., 184 of which were acquired locally in Florida.
More articles on the Zika virus:
Researchers find connection between glaucoma and Zika for first time
UK sees first case of sexually transmitted Zika
Texas reports first local Zika case
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
