On August 12, 2016, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell declared a public health emergency for Puerto Rico, signaling that the current spread of Zika virus poses a significant threat to the public health of pregnant women and children born to pregnant women with Zika in the Commonwealth. The declaration is a tool that provides support for officials in Puerto Rico to address the outbreak on the island and underscores the public health risk of Zika, particularly to pregnant women and women of childbearing age. Read the declaration and view the full press release.
HHS Declares a Public Health Emergency for Puerto Rico
Aug 12, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
About Kim Rodgers
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Kim Rodgers was formerly the Communications Manager at NACCHO.