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On 3 September 2016, the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoHM) confirmed their first local transmission case of of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection. The case is a 61 year old male that resides in Taman Public Jaya Likas (Sabah), he has no recent travel history to ZIKV affected areas, thus suggesting that he is likely to have been infected in Sabah.
In response, the MoHM began eliminating mosquito breeding sites, larvaciding and fogging in the residential areas and places that the case had visited.
For the purpose of advising travellers Malaysia has been categorised as a Moderate risk.
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