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Chikungunya virus infection has been reported in another Caribbean island following the first report of confirmed cases in Saint Martin, December 2013. Three locally acquired cases of chikungunya have been confirmed by the Ministry of Health in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The cases are all from Jost Van Dyke and none give a history of recent travel outwith BVI.
The Minstry of Health has increased surveillance, raised public awareness regarding prevention, optimised the fogging programme and destruction of mosquito breeding sites.
(Via Government of British Virgin Islands - accessed 15/01/14)
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.
