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A media report of 16 September 2016 asserts that a significant rise in Zika virus (ZIKV) cases has caused Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health to enforce a Public Health Act which enables fining of residents that allow mosquitoes to breed on or near their property. There are reported to be 279 ZIKV cases in Thailand, 23 of which were new cases this month.
For the purpose of advising travellers Thailand has been categorised as a High risk
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