May have to reactive (12-Shift Only). CDC Is Deactivating the Emergency Operations Center for the Zika Response

May have to re-activate due to Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and even Florida recovery from recent hurricanes. 12-hour shift monitoring to collect data and coordinate with JOC's.

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Press Release
For Immediate Release                                                          
Friday, September 29, 2017
Contact: CDC Media Relations
(404) 639-3286

CDC Is Deactivating the Emergency Operations Center for the Zika Response

CDC is deactivating its emergency response for Zika virus (Zika) to transition efforts to normal program operations on September 29, 2017. On January 22, 2016, CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in response to the devastating effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy. A team of experts from across the agency, called the Zika Coordination and Operations Transition Team (ZCOTT), will lead the transition from EOC activation to routine, long-term activities and will ensure timely coordination and collaboration on scientific, communication, and policy activities.

CDC’s EOC is the agency’s command center for monitoring and coordinating emergency response to public health threats and has been activated previously for events such as natural disasters, the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, and the 2014 Ebola outbreak, among others. Since the 2016 EOC activation for Zika, experts from across the agency have worked to protect Americans, especially pregnant women, fetuses, and infants, from the emerging virus and its devastating consequences. CDC will continue its work to protect these groups by providing support for healthcare providers as they counsel pregnant women affected by Zika and provide follow-up care to their infants. CDC recognizes the continued need for coordination among federal, state, and local levels to provide services for families affected by Zika and will provide technical assistance as resources permit.
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