The season of celebration means parties and gatherings outdoors.
The Department of Health reminds you that the Zika virus is still spreading and you should let your guard down this holiday season.
As of December 8 the number of suspected Zika cases has reached 1015.
There are 61 confirmed cases of which 27 are pregnant women.
DoH says you can protect your self and your family from Zika by practicing the three Ds…drain and dispose of containers that collect water and become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, dress to cover not expose skin to mosquitoes that carry the disease and use repellant that contains deet.
