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The media has reported that the Health Ministry of Brazil has annouonced the first locally acquired cases of chikunguya virus infection in the country. At least two cases (with no recent travel) have been identified in Oiapoque municipality in the northern region of Amapa, bordering French Guiana. Neighbouring French Guiana has an ongoing chikunguya virus outbreak with around 6000 suspected and confirmed cases recorder since December 2014.
(Via Outbreak News Today - accessed 19/09/14)
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.
