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The Board for Health and Social Affairs of New Caledonia has reported that as of February 19 (2014), 87 cases have been laboratory confirmed. Fifty-six of the 87 cases occurred in people with a travel history to French Polynesia, where an outbreak of Zika fever is ongoing. Other confirmed cases were spread by local transmission in New Caledonia.
(Via CDC - accessed 28/02/14)
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.
