Dominica reports 1st locally acquired Zika virus case

Health officials with the Caribbean island nation of Dominica have confirmed the first autochthonous, or locally acquired Zika virus infection case Wednesday. Health Minister, Dr. Kenneth Darroux said the following during the announcement: This confirmed case does not have any history of travelling outside of Dominica in the recent past and constitutes a locally transmitted (autochthonous) case. ["]