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Gabbard Votes to Pass Emergency Funding to Combat Zika

After more than 7 months of delay, Gabbard said a $1.1 billion package to combat the Zika virus in states across the country has passed.

Zika Response Plans Detailed in “Fight the Bite” Relaunch

The Department of Health has relaunched its Fight the Bite campaign and expanded it to include all mosquito-borne diseases including Zika, dengue & chikungunya.

Buzz OFF! Mosquito Repellents to Fight the Bite

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends insect repellents that contain picaridin, DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535 as the most effective in protecting yourself from Zika.

Hawaiʻi Department of Health Confirms Another Case of Travel-Related Zika

Health officials say the most recent case involves a Kauaʻi resident who has a history of recent travel to Latin America and may still be infectious.

Governor Signs Emergency Proclamation to Prevent Dengue and Zika

This follows the recent decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to open its emergency operations center at Level 1 to prepare for and mitigate the Zika risk.