by admin | Jan 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Florida imported chikungunya cases top 400 Posted by Robert Herriman on December 10, 2014 The number of travel associated chikungunya cases in the state of Florida has topped the 400 mark, making the Sunshine State only the second to eclipse that number, New York...
by admin | Dec 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Commissioners Brian Farrar and Richard Paul join LCMCD Board Lee County Mosquito Control and Hyacinth Control Districts welcomed two new Commissioners elected to the Board. Brian F. Farrar was elected from Area 2 and Richard Paul was elected from Area 4. They...
by admin | Sep 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Public Hearing LEE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT held an advertised public hearing to adopt a final millage rate and a final budget on September 11, 2014 at District headquarters, 15191 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971 in accordance with the provisions...
by admin | Aug 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
US: First Texas mosquito carrying chikungunya virus poses mystery Via the Dallas Morning News: First Texas mosquito carrying chikungunya virus poses mystery. Excerpt: The first mosquito in Texas to test positive for the chikungunya virus is giving Harris County health...
by admin | Jul 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
PAHO’s chikungunya count jumps 24%, to 442,000 Chikungunya cases in the Americas increased last week by a dramatic 24%, to 442,310, with the Dominican Republic accounting for most of the new illnesses, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). ...
by admin | Jul 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Puerto Rico declares chikungunya epidemic 11:10 AM Friday Jul 18, 2014 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Health officials in Puerto Rico on Thursday declared an epidemic of the mosquito-borne virus known as chikungunya, which was introduced into the Caribbean region late...
