Chicago Taking Precaution in opposition possible Zika spread

CHICAGO (CBS) – The battle in opposition t the Zika virus is ramping up in Miami after four extra instances have been said on Tuesday, bringing the full to 21. Right here in Chicago, CBS 2's Audrina Bigos reports, mosquito handle crews are out in drive. "Mosquitos are predators," noted outdoor survival professional Brian Brawdy. "they can sense our exhale. they can sense our circulate from 100 yards away."
Mosquitos native to Chicago do not currently carry the Zika virus. despite the fact, the possibility here continues to be.

"It's in a position to spread no longer just from mosquito to grownup, however grownup to person," Brawdy pointed out. "you probably have an airport the dimension of O'Hare, somebody who changed into in Miami this morning may also be in Chicago in the afternoon." Cook dinner County officials are sending out at new PSA to evade mosquito borne viruses, warning individuals to remove standing water close your home, put on insect repellant and fix torn windows and door monitors. Mosquito control crews were out on Chicago's North side tonight, targeting,possibility areas for West Nile and other mosquito born viruses.