16 Being Tested In Allegheny Co. For Zika Virus
PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) -- State health officials have released the latest numbers on the Zika virus as concerns continue to grow globally.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health says they are awaiting the results of more than 53 blood tests.
At least 16 of those tests are from Allegheny County, says the Allegheny County Health Department.
Last week, health officials confirmed that two women tested positive for the virus. At least one of those cases was near Philadelphia.
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Symptoms of the Zika virus include fever, a rash and achy joints.
Most people recover in about a week, but doctors believe the virus puts pregnant women at serious risks for birth defects.
For the latest on the Zika virus in Pennsylvania, visit the state Health Department's website here.
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