The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported nearly 30 confirmed cases of Zika virus in Puerto Rico since the end of January, according to The Washington Post.
Here are five things to know:
1. The agency has not reported any Zika-associated cases of microcephaly in Puerto Rico.
2. The CDC expects more cases in the coming months due to the mosquito, Aedes aegypti, which is known to transmit the disease. The mosquito is present throughout Puerto Rico.
3. Many of the infected individuals live on the eastern side of Puerto Rico or around the capital of San Juan. So far, four patients have been hospitalized with most reporting minor symptoms such as rash, joint pain or eye pain.
4. Last week, Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla declared a public health emergency due to the virus.
5. The CDC advises all Puerto Ricans to take measures to avoid mosquito bites.
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