Caribbean being trained to respond to Zika-related complications
From JJR News The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is taking steps to bolster the regional capacity to respond to severe neurological complications related to Zika virus, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). A two-day workshop, which began on…
Caribbean countries report cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome
By CMC From Wired Ja Online News BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sept 3, CMC – Two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are reporting cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) with Jamaica indicating that the number of GBS related deaths now stands at six. Chief…
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CDC adds Cayman Islands to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus transmission. Today, CDC posted a Zika virus travel notice for Cayman Islands. CDC has issued travel notices (level 2, “practice…
