The wide-spread
of the mosquito-borne Zika virus has become a global concern, with the World
Health Organization declaring it global health emergency on Monday. This is the
first time the agency has used that classification since the deadly Ebola
outbreak in West Africa.
The Organization,
has declared a global health emergency for the fourth time in the agency's
history due to the ongoing Zika outbreak. The organization is now releasing
recommendations for countries facing a Zika outbreak, including new travel
measures.
The
recommendations include improving communications so that an affected community
is reporting possible cases, increasing surveillance of Zika virus infections
and taking measures to control the mosquito population.
Additionally,
WHO has advised that travelers be updated about the potential risks, but advised
that trade between countries should not be disrupted by the outbreak.
The
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded travel advisories
for a total of 28 countries and territories where there are reports of the Zika
virus currently being transmitted from mosquitoes to humans.
The
four new additions to the list announced Monday are American Samoa, Costa Rica,
Curacao and Nicaragua.
The
CDC has advised pregnant women to consider postponing travel to a country with
ongoing Zika virus transmissions. Women who are thinking about pregnancy are
advised to consult with their health care provider before traveling to
countries with Zika virus transmissions.
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