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Zika Virus

You must wait 28 days from the day you leave a county or area affected by Zika virus

There may be other risks e.g. Tropical           

You must wait for 6 months if you were diagnosed with Zika virus or had symptoms suggestive of it

Symptoms include: mild fever, muscle or joint pains, headache, itchy rash and conjunctivitis (sore eye).

There is also a risk related to sexual activity with a person diagnosed with or with symptoms suggestive of Zika Virus. Please contact the IBTS if you have any concerns

See list of countries for Zika risk areas