Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health confirmed a second imported case of the Zika virus on Friday, raising concerns about the potential for local transmission. The announcement follows the first imported case reported earlier, as the mosquito-borne virus continues to spread across the Americas. Health officials are urging vigilance and preventive measures to control the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads dengue and chikungunya. Pregnant women are particularly at risk, as Zika has been linked to microcephaly in newborns. The ministry is monitoring the situation and advises the public to eliminate breeding sites and use repellent.
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