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On 6 September 2016, the Philippines Department of Health (PDoH) confirmed their first local transmission case of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection. The case is a 41 year old female from Iloilo City; she has no recent travel history to ZIKV affected areas, thus suggesting that she is likely to have been infected via local transmission.
In response the PDoH has coordinated with local officials to intensify mosquito control efforts including targeted fogging.
For the purpose of advising travellers Malaysia has been categorised as a Moderate risk.
(Via Philippines DOH - accessed 06/09/16)
Advice to Travellers
All Travellers
Specific recommendations for pregnant women
Until the link between ZIKV and adverse pregnancy outcomes has been fully clarified pregnant women should:
Specific recommendations for other travellers
Including women at risk of becoming pregnant, planning pregnancy, and their male partners. Further information and more detailed advice can be found on the TRAVAX ZIKV Infection page
Further Resources