DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - South Florida continued to battle the spread of the Zika virus by spraying for mosquito larvae in Broward County, Saturday morning.
Crews sprayed insecticide over Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach and Davie. The plane flew at 100 feet to effectively administer the larvicide.
Aerial spraying had been postponed twice in sections of Fort Lauderdale, Davie and Hallandale Beach due to inclement weather.
Back in Miami-Dade County, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden remained closed.
Three groups of Miami Beach mosquitoes tested positive for Zika, and one of those groups came from the botanical garden. This is the first time mosquitoes have tested positive for the virus in the U.S.
If a mosquito carrying Zika does bite, it can take up to two weeks to cause symptoms like:
- fever
- headache
- skin rash
- joint pain
- conjunctivitis, which causes red, irritated eyes
The State Surgeon General has activated a 24-hour Zika hotline in Florida to answer questions and concerns. That number is 855-622-6735.
Pregnant women can receive a free test at the Health District Center, located at 1350 N.W. 14th St. in Miami. For more information, call (305)-324-2400.
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