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Feb 9, 2016

First case of Zika Virus reported in East Tennessee

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First confirmed case of Zika Virus hits Tennessee (US)


The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed Tuesday afternoon the first case of Zika virus in the state.

TDH, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reported one person in the state tested positive for the Zika virus.

The patient had traveled to South America before coming back to East Tennessee.

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