With rain in this week's forecast, officials with the Department of State Health Services are asking people to get rid of any standing water in and around their homes to destroy potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus.
The DSHS said people should start with clearing the following locations of standing water:
Gutters
Pet water bowls
Toys left outdoors
Kiddie pools
Spare tires and tire swings
Plant pots and saucers
Watering cans
Bird baths
Areas around outdoor faucets
The locations should be checked at least every three days to keep mosquitoes from breeding.
More information on preventive measures can be found at TexasZika.org.
The history of the Zika virus in San Antonio:
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