R9-6-322. Chikungunya

A. Case control measures: A local health agency shall: 1. Upon receiving a report under R9-6-202 of a chikungunya case or suspect case, notify the Department within one working day after receiving the report and provide to the Department the information contained in the report; 2. Conduct an epidemiologic investigation of each reported chikungunya case or suspect case; 3. For each chikungunya case, submit to the Department, as specified in Table 2.4, the information required under R9- 6-206(D); and 4. Ensure that each chikungunya case is provided with health education that includes measures to: a. Avoid mosquito bites, and b. Reduce mosquito breeding sites. B. Environmental control measures: In cooperation with the Department, a local health agency or another local agency responsible for vector control within a jurisdiction shall conduct an assessment of the environment surrounding each chikungunya case or suspect case and implement vector control measures as necessary.