State Health Commissioner Dr. Marissa J. Levine has issued a letter to clinicians on the Zika virus and tickborne illnesses.  Dr. Levine notes that as the weather is warmer and more Virginians spend time outdoors, their exposure to mosquito-related diseases and tick and tick-borne diseases increase.

Dr. Levine’s message includes information on

• Zika virus updates. VDH will provide updated information on its Zika webpage.
• Tickborne illness epidemiology in Virginia
• Recommended actions for healthcare providers to prevent and manage tickborne illnesses