Although the risk is low for Saskatchewan, Heartland Health Region wishes all to take preventative measures to stop the spread
The Public Health Agency of Canada has now confirmed four cases of the Zika Virus in the nation.
With many Saskatchewan residents planning warm weather holidays to places with active Zika virus transmissions, such as Mexico, the Heartland Health Region has released an Alert.
Along with the alert is also the reassurrance which informs Saskatchewan residents non-traveling citizens of the province are considered low-risk for catching the disease.
Although only one in four people infected with the Zika virus have been known to develop symptoms, it is necessary to be on the alert and to look for signs related to the virus.
The Zika Viruse is transmitted via a mosquito bite.
Some symptoms of the disease include a low-grade fever as well as red eyes and inflammation of the joints.
Physical weakness is also a sign, as well as a severe lethargy and head pain. The incubation period of Zika virus ranges from 3 to 12 days.
The disease symptoms are usually in the mild range, typically lasting for 2 to 7 days.
Most people recover fully without severe complications, and hospitalization rates are low.
However, women who may be pregnant are not advised to travel to places with active Zika transmission -as the virus may complicate the birth of the newborn.
Such places include warm regions of Central and South America:
-Mexico
-Barbados
-Brazil
-El Salvador
-Bolivia
-Puerto Rico
-Paraguay
-Columbia
-Ecquador
-Guyana
Thu, Apr 25, 9:30 AM
