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Zika Virus Infection in India (Madhya Pradesh)

12 November 2018

The Times of India reports that the Madhya Pradesh Health Department confirmed 23 new cases of Zika virus disease on 8 November 2018.

Thirteen of these cases are reported from Vidhisha district, 8 from Sehore, 1 from Bhopal and 1 from Sagar.

About 160 people have been tested in Madhya Pradesh since the beginning of November 2018, with 32 cases confirmed.

Advice to travellers

All travellers to countries that have reported ZIKV infection must consider:

  • Mosquito bite avoidance measures
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional recommendations for pregnant travellers, those planning pregnancy and for preventing onward sexual transmission.

Mosquito Bite Avoidance

Strict bite avoidance measures are recommended for all travellers, especially pregnant women. Aedes mosquitoes are particularly persistent and aggressive biters.

Travel Insurance

Travellers should be strongly advised not to travel without adequate insurance.

  • Pregnant women should check with their travel insurance company that they are covered under the policy before booking their trip.

Pregnant women should be aware that the risk of ZIKV in any country may change during the time between planning the trip and travelling.

Additional Travel Recommendations

These are based on the Risk of Transmission of ZIKV in a location. For further information on ZIKV.