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. 2018 Sep 7;67(35):969–973. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6735a2

TABLE 3. Selected Zika planning and preparedness activities — 53 cities, states, and territories, United States, June 2016–July 2017.

Selected elements within the Zika Preparedness Checklist domains No. (%) of jurisdictions reporting fully completing the action within the activity domain by reporting quarter
Jun 2016 Oct 2016 Jan 2017 Apr 2017 Jul 2017
1. Operations and planning
Conduct a Zika virus preparedness and response planning workshop
25 (47)
35 (66)
36 (68)
37 (70)
40 (75)
Develop a Zika virus readiness, response, and recovery plan
14 (26)
21 (40)
27 (51)
30 (57)
34 (64)
2. Communications and community education
Develop public health communications messages
21 (40)
36 (68)
39 (74)
40 (75)
41 (77)
Publicize travel guidance
31 (58)
45 (85)
49 (92)
49 (92)
51 (96)
3. Vector control
Develop a state action plan for vector control
17 (32)
26 (49)
29 (55)
30 (57)
30 (57)
Identify existing state, local, and national mosquito control resources
17 (32)
27 (51)
28 (53)
29 (55)
31 (58)
4. Surveillance
Determine procedures to identify potential or confirmed Zika virus infection
32 (60)
39 (74)
41 (77)
43 (81)
45 (85)
Establish baseline prevalence of microcephaly
25 (47)
31 (58)
35 (66)
36 (68)
35 (66)
5. Laboratory testing
Coordinate sample referral and testing with epidemiologist
48 (91)
53 (100)
53 (100)
53 (100)
53 (100)
Make available most current Zika virus testing algorithm
44 (83)
46 (87)
50 (94)
49 (92)
51 (96)
6. Outreach to pregnant women
Updated training and educational materials with information for pregnant women
24 (45)
39 (74)
45 (85)
46 (87)
46 (87)
7. Blood safety
Work with blood centers to ensure implementation of Food and Drug Administration blood safety recommendations 25 (47) 28 (53) 38 (72) 38 (72) 40 (75)