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No New Cases Of Zika In Territory For Third Straight Week

ST. CROIX — For the third straight week, there were no additional cases of the Zika virus in the territory, according to the Department of Health's weekly Zika report, leaving the tally at 21 cases territory-wide, with 15 cases in St. Croix, 5 in St. Thomas and 1 in St. John. “Although the number of confirmed Zika cases hasn’t changed since last week, we need to remain diligent to protect ourselves and the health of future generations from this virus,” said D.O.H. Commissioner Nominee Michelle Davis in response to last week's report. “Use insect repellent, wear protective clothes, and mosquito-proof your home.” Free Zika testing locations can be found here or at the bottom of this article. D.O.H. says it will inspect the homes of pregnant women for mosquitoes and mosquito larvae, and provide treatment as needed in the homes of those pregnant women who receive testing. Pregnant women are also eligible to receive a free Zika prevention kit from 14 healthcare clinics across the ...