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On 15 January 2016, the Ministry of Public Health in Ecuador reported the first two confirmed autochthonous cases of Zika virus infection in the country.
The first case is from Portoviejo in the west of the country. The second case is from Guayaquil in the southwest with a history of travel to Cupa, Esmeraldas province in the northwest of the country.
(Via Ministry of Health Ecuador (in Spanish) - 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.
