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The UK Overseas territory of Montserrat has reported its first two locally acquired cases of Zika virus which have been confirmed by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) laboratory in Trinidad; additionally one imported Zika virus case has also been diagnosed.
Public health measures have been implemented on the island including vector control activities and provision of information on how to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and reduce the risk of infection. Information about Zika is being shared with the public through the media and information sessions are being run for pregnant women on the island.
Please refer to the Health Protection Scotland ZIKV transmission table to determine the current risk category of any given country/territory/area:
ZIKV is most commonly spread by mosquito bites, but there is also a risk of sexual transmission. There is a link between ZIKV infection and babies being born with birth defects.
All travellers should practice strict mosquito bite avoidance, at all times.
All travellers should have adequate travel insurance.
Always refer to current advice on the ZIKV Infection page, which includes how to avoid sexual transmission of ZIKV.
Pregnant women should postpone non-essential travel to countries or areas with High risk
of ZIKV transmission.
Pregnant women should consider postponing non-essential travel to countries or areas with Moderate risk of ZIKV transmission.
Travellers that develop any feverish illness whilst travelling or on return medical attention must be sought quickly.
