Preparedness for Zika Virus Disease — New York City, 2016

• 2016

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• Syra Madad; Joseph Masci; Nicholas Cagliuso Sr.; Machelle Allen
PMID: 27787490DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6542a2

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This article discusses the NYC Health + Hospitals Zika Preparedness and Response Action Plan, following CDC guidance. The plan includes universal travel screening, diagnostic testing, and education on Zika virus. With over 700 cases of Zika confirmed in New York state, the healthcare system is focused on identifying and caring for infected patients. The plan involves close coordination with health departments, internal training sessions, and regular testing for Zika. The efforts of NYC Health + Hospitals can serve as a model for other healthcare systems in managing the Zika threat.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Delivery of Health Care; Disease Outbreaks; Mass Screening; New York City; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; Zika Virus Infection; Zika Virus; Mosquito Vectors

Institutions: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

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