In what could represent a major blow to tourism in the region, the US Centers for Disease Control have, this week, issued a level 2 warning that mosquitoes in Fiji have been found to be infected with Zika virus and have transmitted the infection to humans.
Because of the strong link between Zika virus infection and severe birth defects, the CDC is strongly advising against women who are pregnant or who are even planning on becoming pregnant travelling to the area.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Internet]. Atlanta, Georgia. CDC. Zika Travel Information; 2019 Oct 21; [about 4 screens]. Available from: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-information
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