In San Antonio, local health care professionals are preparing for potential cases of Zika virus originating from travel to affected areas outside the United States, and possible local outbreaks in South Texas. The following is from a Jan. 27, 2016 news release from the Univeristy of Texas Health Science Center. Patrick S. Ramsey, M.D., M.S.P.H., urges the public ― especially pregnant women ― to be informed about the virus, and to take precautions to control mosquitos and avoid exposure when traveling to affected countries.
