Blog Post#1: Zika Virus in Nicaragua

According to the Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa, Nicaragua is one of the countries affected by the zika virus. Reportedly, there has been 31 confirmed cases of the virus in the country. There are 26 cases in Managua, 2 in Masaya, and 1 in Chinandega, Leon and Nueva Segovia. The Chamber for National Tourism worries how this could affect the image of the country thus affecting the tourism. The chamber wants to assure that the numbers of affected is so low and that it should not affect the country in any way. At this time there are no areas or routes that are being restricted. They are currently trying to make sure the areas are safe around San Juan del Sur because during Easter it is a very popular time for tourists.

In a different article from the same newspaper it discusses the measures being taken to try to eradicate the mosquito transmitter of the zika virus. Many workers are doing cleanings by fumigation and abatizacion, a method that puts chemicals into tanks and pipes to prevent eggs being born. The specific places they are trying to attack are cemeteries, markets, junk yards, and tire service stores.

Side Note: both of these articles are written in Spanish but are worth the read!

http://www.laprensa.com.ni/2016/02/06/nacionales/1981875-alerta-de-virus-zika-afecta-al-turismo-en-nicaragua
http://www.laprensa.com.ni/2016/02/07/nacionales/1982071-nicaragua-sostiene-batalla-contra-el-zika

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