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4th Zika case reported in Palm Beach County

Posted at 2:08 PM, Apr 08, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-08 14:08:39-04

Palm Beach County has recorded another case of the Zika virus. It is the 4th travel-related case in the county, according to the Florida Department of Health.

A new travel-related Zika case was also reported in Broward County.

Of the confirmed cases in Florida, seven are still exhibiting symptoms. 

RELATED: More Zika coverage

The state recommends that women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant postpone travel to Zika-affected areas.

The number for the Zika virus information hotline is 1-855-622-6735.

Breakdown of cases by county in Florida:
Alachua 4
Brevard 2
Broward 13
Clay 1
Collier 1
Hillsborough 3
Lee 3
Miami-Dade 33
Orange 5
Osceola 4
Palm Beach 4
Polk 3
Santa Rosa 1
Seminole 1
St. Johns 1
Cases involving pregnant women 5