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| First Baby Born With Zika-Related Condition Is Reported in New York City | First Baby Born With Zika-Related Condition Is Reported in New York City |
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| Health officials on Friday reported the first baby born in New York City with the Zika-related birth defect known as microcephaly, a condition marked by an abnormally small head and impaired brain development. | Health officials on Friday reported the first baby born in New York City with the Zika-related birth defect known as microcephaly, a condition marked by an abnormally small head and impaired brain development. |
| “While not surprising, given the travel trends of our global city, this case is a strong reminder of the tragic consequences of the Zika virus,” Dr. Mary T. Bassett, New York City’s health commissioner, said in a statement. “We are monitoring the baby’s health closely and connecting the family with the necessary services to take care of their child. | “While not surprising, given the travel trends of our global city, this case is a strong reminder of the tragic consequences of the Zika virus,” Dr. Mary T. Bassett, New York City’s health commissioner, said in a statement. “We are monitoring the baby’s health closely and connecting the family with the necessary services to take care of their child. |
| “I remind all pregnant women in New York City, and those trying to get pregnant, that they should delay travel to places where there is active Zika transmission,” Dr. Bassett said. “As we see today, the consequences for the child can be devastating.” | “I remind all pregnant women in New York City, and those trying to get pregnant, that they should delay travel to places where there is active Zika transmission,” Dr. Bassett said. “As we see today, the consequences for the child can be devastating.” |
| As of last week, 2,000 pregnant women in the city who have traveled to areas where there is active transmission of Zika had requested testing. | |
| Of those who have been tested, 41 had been confirmed to have been infected with the Zika virus as of July 15. | Of those who have been tested, 41 had been confirmed to have been infected with the Zika virus as of July 15. |
| At least a half dozen infants have been born in the United States with defects related to the Zika infection. | At least a half dozen infants have been born in the United States with defects related to the Zika infection. |