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SD Legislative Committe to Consider Updating Reporting Rules for Zika Virus

SD Legislative Committe to Consider Updating Reporting Rules for Zika Virus

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The Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota Legislature meets Wednesday in Pierre.
One rule, proposed by Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton would add the Zika virus to the list of reportable diseases for the state Department of Health…..

Hunhoff says they will use existing rules on reporting West Nile as a guide….

Hunhoff says Zika could be another public health risk, and the department needs to be ready….

Hunhoff also is introducing rules on early childhood immunizations and minimum ambulance staffing.

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