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MOH Warns Those Returning from Brazil and Other Zika-Affected Countries

The Ministry of Health (MOH) would like to remind the citizens and residents, returning from Brazil or any other Zika-affected countries (listed within these countries), to follow these preventive measures against the importation of the virus into the Kingdom:

In case of the onset of any of the following symptoms within two weeks of your arrival, you must see a doctor and notify him with your departure date. The symptoms include:

Fever
Skin rashes
Muscle and joint pain
Eye Redness

You must follow, for at least three weeks, the procedures necessary to prevent mosquito bites, regardless of the onset (or not) of symptoms. These procedures are as follows:

Using mosquito repellent creams or sprays, which are available in pharmacies.
Avoiding sleeping in open areas.
Removing mosquito breeding sites in and around your home such as that water in flower pots and small pools of water.

Upon their returning from the aforementioned countries, men must use condom during sexual intercourse, for a period of eight weeks upon returning. In case of the onset of any symptoms, you must consult a doctor about increasing such period.
You must refrain from donating blood or its products for four weeks after returning home, regardless of the onset (or not ) of symptoms.

For more information about Zika virus, please visit Zika page on the MOH Portal, and in case of any inquiries or the need to consult specialists of the Vector-Borne Diseases Control Program, please contact 937.