Gov. Rick Scott's response to Mayor Carlos Gimenez's letter

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Press Secretary Lauren Schenone: “When the first case of travel-related Zika was identified in our state in February, Governor Scott declared a public health emergency to ensure all counties – including Miami -Dade – had every tool they needed to fight Zika. Governor Scott has also stayed in constant communication with Mayor Gimenez to ensure Miami-Dade County has all of the resources they need. The Florida Department of Health (DOH) has been fulfilling requests for the county since June and DOH will continue to review and fulfill any necessary requests they need to continue fighting Zika. In addition, the DOH has coordinated mosquito control experts from around the state to provide guidance to Miami-Dade County on best practices for mosquito control. Governor Scott has authorized over $26 million in state funds to combat Zika, and has already allocated over $18 million to communities across the state to ensure the health and safety of our residents and visitors.”