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First Zika case reported in Martin County

Posted at 2:28 PM, May 02, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-03 04:05:25-04

Martin County has reported it first case of the Zika virus and there's another Zika case in Palm Beach County and a third involving a pregnant woman, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Officials say the Martin County patient traveled to the Dominican Republic.

Of the cases confirmed in Florida, three cases are still exhibiting symptoms, the Health Department says.

All of the 99 cases are travel related, according to the Health Department.
RELATED: More Zika coverage

There have been no locally-acquired cases of Zika in Florida. 

Learn more about the Zika virus, click here.

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