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The Regional Health Agency for Guadeloupe and Saint Martin has reported the first autochthonous cases of Zika virus infection in both French territories. The first case to be identified is male and living in Saint Martin; the second case is female and living in Grande Terre in Guadaloupe.
Zika virus infection was laboratory-confirmed by the National Arboviruses Reference Centre in Marseille, France.
(Via TV5MONDE (in French) - accessed 19/01/16)
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, is recommended. Due to the possible link between Zika virus infection and birth defects, pregnant women are urged to be particularly vigilant in preventing mosquito bites.
Bite avoidance measures include: covering up with clothing, the use of insect repellent and bed nets impregnated with insecticide. Reduction of mosquito breeding sites around hotel rooms/homes is advised for longer term stays.
