ROANOKE (WSLS 10) -Â Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Friday, the creation of a statewide task force to guide preparedness initiatives related to Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness.
According to a new release from the governor's office, the task force will be led by the Virginia Department of Health. The group will be responsible for coordinating with localities in Virginia on mosquito surveillance and control programs prior to the start of mosquito season on May 1.
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"Prevention and mitigation are our best strategies for keeping Virginians healthy," said Governor McAuliffe. "The Virginia Department of Health's mission to prevent the spread of infectious diseases makes it well-suited to lead this multi-agency task force. The collaboration of agencies statewide will be invaluable as we prepare for the coming mosquito season."
For more information about Zika virus, visit www.vdh.virginia.gov.