ON RADAR ZIKA VIRUS

A number of countries in the Americas region are experiencing local transmission of Zika virus. These include: Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Suriname and Venezuela. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising pregnant women to "consider postponing travel to areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing" and those who are thinking about or trying to become pregnant "should consult with their healthcare provider before travelling".