In view of the World Health Organisation's report of person-to-person Zika virus transmission in Peru and Portugal recently, the Department of Health today called on people to ensure strict anti-mosquito measures and safe sex during travel.
Sixty-six countries and areas have documented Zika virus transmissions since 2007.
The report said Zika is a cause of microcephaly, Guillain-Barre syndrome and other central nervous system foetal malformations.
The department called on pregnant women and those planning pregnancy to defer trips to affected areas.
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For more information and travel advice, please visit the centre's Zika page, the department's Travel Health Service website and the World Health Organisation's page.
