Concerns about Zika Virus

More than likely, you’ve heard some national news reports about the Zika Virus making its way into the United States. Zika is a virus transmitted by a couple of different breeds of mosquitos most commonly found in South American countries. But, how much of a concern is it here in Missouri? According to Camden County Health Administrator Bee Dampier, it IS a concern especially for pregnant women…

Dampier also says that the symptoms are often confused with other common ailments that you might not associate with being serious…

There has been one fatality in the U-S associated with Zika, an elderly man who also had other physical complications. Here in Missouri, 21 cases have been confirmed but not contracted locally.