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Changes to the Country Information pages: Zika
UK Health Security Agency and NaTHNaC have reviewed and updated country-specific Zika information and prevention advice
Zoonoses (diseases from animals) in travellers
A zoonotic disease is one that spreads between animals and humans and has the potential to be an increasing problem for travellers
Factsheets
Zika virus: Evaluating the risk to individual travellers
Factors to consider when assessing risk of Zika virus
Diseases transmitted by insects and ticks in the Americas
Depending on the destination, travellers may be at risk of a number of different diseases
Topics
Congenital Zika Syndrome
Outbreaks
Zika in Thailand
On 22 February 2024, the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand has reported a total of 73 Zika virus cases and no deaths across 19 provinces in Thailand in 2024.
Zika in Mali
As of 17 December 2023, a total of 22 confirmed cases of Zika virus disease were reported from 10 health districts.
Sokone
Zika in Senegal
As of 18 December 2023, Senegal health authorities reported the confirmation of two cases of Zika virus disease in the districts of Sédhiou and Sokone.
Zika in France (ex Comoros) - false positive
As of 1 November 2023, the case of Zika virus disease in a traveller returning to France from Comoros, has been confirmed to be a false positive result. Comoros remains a location without confirmed Zika virus.
Zika in Guinea
A case of Zika virus disease has been reported from Faranah in 2018. Subsequent laboratory tests found evidence of other cases in the local population.
Maharashtra
Zika in India
During July 2021 the first laboratory confirmed cases of Zika virus disease were detected in the states of Kerala and Maharashtra. Further cases were detected in Kerala with active case finding. Zika cases have been reported in other areas of India previously.
