Arizona health officials promote steps to counter Zika
State officials are launching a campaign to encourage Arizona residents and visitors to take steps to counter the spread of Zika, the mosquito-borne virus that can cause devastating birth defects in pregnant women.
The Department of Health Sciences says it wants to build awareness about precautions such as removing standing water around homes, using insect repellant and wearing long sleeve shirts and pants when outdoors.
The department says there are nearly 60 travel-associated cases of Zika in Arizona but no locally acquired cases reported in the state.
The campaign includes billboards, radio public service announcements and digital ads.
