Updates:
Since January 1, 2016:
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606 suspect cases (EHR data only)
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17 confirmed through laboratory testing (8 pregnant)
Response Activities:
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Island clean-up: group gathering to pick up breeding sources of the mosquito; removal of large appliance breeding sites
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Testing of symptomatic pregnant women and suspect cases by Hawaii State Lab and CDC
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Maintenance and update of surveillance registry of all pregnant women in AS and distribution of ZPK kits at LBJ and DOH Clinics
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Supporting and fortifying syndromic surveillance system for the current outbreak
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Development and implementation of communications strategy
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Reinforcing the Unified Health Command to coordinate activities