Zika virus travel warning

The Indonesian Government has issued a travel warning in connection with the confirmation of the Zika virus in Singapore and Malaysia. This has been confirmed by a spokesman of Indonesian Ministry of Health in Jakarta. The man told the press: “Yes, this is true. We have issued a travel advisory via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for wider distribution. This has been done to protect the Indonesian people from the spread of the Zika virus.” The warning had effect for all Indonesians traveling to areas afflicted with the Zika virus. The travel advisory issued by the Indonesian Government said:“The government of Singapore has stated via a website operated by its Ministry of Health that there have been several confirmed cased of the Zika virus in Singapore. In this connection, Indonesian Citizens now visiting areas affected by the Zika virus are urged to avoid mosquito bites by wearing clothing that covers arms and legs, using mosquito repellent, sleeping under a mosquito net or sleeping in rooms with mosquito netting installed on the windows. The public is also urged to be examined by a doctor whenever they feel ill. Pregnant women are recommended to avoid visiting areas know to be infected with Zika virus mosquitoes. If pregnant women must visit such areas they should take all precautions against being bitten by mosquitoes. Women planning on becoming mothers should avoid becoming pregnant for at least 8 months after visiting a Zika virus infected area. Those returning to Indonesia after visiting an area affected by the Zika virus are asked to have their health checked within 14 days of their return to Indonesia. A doctor should be immediately consulted if a traveler experiences a fever, skin rash, stiffness and sore muscles, headaches or redness of the eye. When visiting a physician it is important that you explain your recent travel to a Zika infected region."

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