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While New York only has a moderate risk of of local spread, officials are prepared with a six-step plan:
- Eliminating mosquito breeding sites by distributing 100,000 larvicide tablets throughout the region;
- Deploying mosquito traps in 1,000 locations per month;
- Distributing Zika protection kits to pregnant women;
- Deploying a “rapid response team” if Zika transmission by a mosquito is confirmed, which will inspect surrounding areas and develop an action plan;
- Requiring all local health departments to submit an action plan for Zika, if Zika is found mosquitoes in the area; and
- Launching a public awareness campaign, which includes a Zika information hotline.
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