Is it safe to go to cancun, mexico concerning zika. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in mexico have been infected with zika virus, spreading it to humans. In this post we are going to address some of your concerns and give you the most up to date information about zika virus in playa del carmen. The virus can only spread if animals and humans are infected with the virus and a specific species of mosquito bites that animalhuman, thereby transmitting it to the next animalhuman. On tripadvisors riviera maya travel forum, travellers are asking questions and offering advice on topics like is the zika virus in riviera maya mexico. Mar 02, 2020 the centers for disease control cdc has no current zikv notice for mexico, but it acknowledges theres a risk of zika virus in the country mexico has, and continues to take, steps to prevent the spread of the zika virus infection through public service announcements, campaigns and preventive travel advisories and warnings. Mexico reported the first local transmission of zika virus infection zika. It is recommended that pregnant women or those planning pregnancy postpone nonessential travel to areas with active zikv transmission.
The mosquitoes that spread zika usually do not live at elevations above 6,500 feet 2,000 meters because of environmental conditions. Avoiding or delaying pregnancy during a zika virus outbreak is a way to reduce the number of pregnancies affected by zika virus. If youre travelling to cancun, or any area of mexico, you may be worried about the zika virus. The virus, spread by mosquitoes, has been reported in mexico by the center for disease control and prevention cdc in the form of local transmission. With that being said, the presence of the zika virus should not prevent you from taking your vacation. Zika fears fading, renewed interest in caribbean and mexico. For information on zika in us states, visit zika in the us.
I am currently pregnant and worried about the zika virus, we have done a lot of research and as of the 24th dec 2018 there has only been 2 known cases of zika in that area. In the past year, the zika virus has been a big worry for travelers particularly those adventuring to the americas. Mexico chapter 10 2020 yellow book travelers health. Sapete aggiornarmi sulla situazione zika virus nella zona. Zika continues to be a problem in many parts of the world. Zika virus in pregnancy interim recommendations zika virus can be spread from a pregnant woman to her unborn baby.
Local transmission means that mosquitoes in mexico have been infected with zika virus, spreading it to people. I am also pregnant and was planning to travel south. There have been zero, i repeat, zero cases of zika in quinta roo in 2018. Following an examination of forensic evidence, sabre notified us on or about june 6, 2017 that an unauthorized party gained access to account credentials that permitted. Longterm travellers and aid or missionary workers going to areas where zika virus is endemic are at greater risk. This is in the light of information published by the world health organisation and the. Operators say zika warning has little impact on mexico.
Microcephaly and other birth defects caused by zika. Read our faqs and expert advice before you jet off. What you should know about the zika virus in mexico. The first confirmed cases of zika in mexico were detected in november 2015. Travel to cancunzika virus september 2018 babies forums.
Zika virus is associated with neurological complications. Im in cancun now and stayed at a resort in riviera maya and am 7 weeks pregnant. Apr 24, 2020 uk health authorities have classified mexico as having a risk of zika virus transmission. Heres what travelers should know about zika in 2020, including which destinations are zikafree. The country has, however, been affected by the spread of the zika virus in the last year. Since may 2014 in mexico have taken steps to prevent zika virus infection through prevention campaigns and health promotion, preventive travel advisories, warnings and epidemiological actions for vector control. I dont want to alarm you, but i just returned from the riviera maya and i was. Chikungunya has been reported since 2014 see chapter 4, chikungunya. Zika can also be passed through sex from a person who has zika to his or her sex partners, even if. Zika travel recommendations by traveler type and country category. There were just 2 cases of zika confirmed in 2018 in the riviera maya. For me, perhaps the one upside is that i now have immunity to zika, maybe for life.
Zika virus in playa del carmen march 2019 update so far, there have been no confirmed cases of zika in yucatan in 2019. Oct 14, 2016 i lived in playa del carmen, in the colosio neighborhood from january to may of this year, 2016. Cdc recommends that travelers to mexico protect themselves from mosquito bites. But is like to know if the hotels are doing something to protect tourist. Zika and cancun mexico lonely planet forum thorn tree. Zika can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. The sabre hospitality solutions synxis central reservation system crs facilitates the booking of hotel reservations made by consumers through hotels, online travel agencies, and similar booking services. You have rights under the federal fair credit reporting act fcra. Preventing unintended pregnancy during the zika virus. The zika virus in mexico what you need to know journey mexico. Exactly what your risk would be is hard to quantify as its possible to be infected with the virus but be asymptomatic.
For more information and advice, visit the national travel health network and centre website. This country has reported the occurrence of three deaths attributed by zika virus infection. Hi guys just a quick one me and my partner are travelling to riviera maya in may, first time in mexico. There is no practical risk of zika in the riviera maya. Well no kids yet but what we do have it two adults who really want to go on a nice warm beach vaction this year. May 16, 2019 so far, there have been no confirmed cases of zika in yucatan in 2019. Malaysia, maldives, marshall islands, martinique, mexico, montserrat, new caledonia, nicaragua, nigeria, palau. The mexico tourism board wants vacationers to remain confident about traveling to mexico, despite the presence of the zika virus. For hotels in the caribbean and mexico, the news came in time for their peak. For the most current information about zika virus, please visit cdcs zika website. Zika virus mexico everything you need to know 2020 update. I am pregnant and traveling to riviera maya in sept,17 has there been. Zika virus was confirmed to be circulating in mexico.
Its not currently mosquito season there, and from past experience traveling to mexico at this time of year we dont usually get bitten. The public health agency of canada has issued advice for travellers on the zika virus, recommending that canadians practice special health precautions while travelling in affected. Tour operators and packagers last week reported that so far the zika virus is not having a major impact on mexico bookings. Jul 26, 2019 zika virus in playa del carmen september 2019 update so far, there have been no confirmed cases of zika in yucatan in 2019. Mexico and the southern us is just starting up about spring of this year. There have been no confirmed cases of zika at the entire yucatan peninsula in 2019. So far, there have been no confirmed cases of zika in yucatan in 2019. Jul 08, 2016 as far as to june 28th, 2016, there were 3 documented cases in quintana roo the state where cancun is with a 1. Im from mexico, mexico city though, so no risks here, my doctor told me there is zika risk in any beach around here, and he said its unlikely to get bitten by it but theres a possibility, he left the decision to me, me and my husband have decided not to take the risk and we are going to canada. Virus zika en riviera maya excursiones riviera maya. If youve done research on visiting mexico recently, then youre sure to have seen several references to the zika virus. Where to stay in las vegas updated for 2020 acapulco hotel map the zika virus in mexico what you need to know journey mexico house hunting in mexico the new york times.
Comprendo tu preocupacion y hasta te admiro por ello. Zika virus has also been linked to a number of other poor pregnancy outcomes. Do travelers still need to worry about the zika virus in 2020. The cdc map is based on old data and the presence of zika in one state is incorrectly imputed to the rest of mexico. Heres what you need to know about safety in mexico, from street crime to health concerns like zika to natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. Check this page for the most uptodate information before you make travel plans. You can find the list of confirmed cases in mexico here click the arrow next to documentos. Methods symptomatic infection we estimated the total number of symptomatic cases of zika virus infection that had occurred in mexico between the day on which the first confirmed mexican case was reported, i. Zika virus mexico everything you need to know 2019 update. How risky is it to travel to mexico playa del carmen.
The other condition linked to zika virus is microcephaly, a birth defect in which. My wife and i are traveling to playa del carmen in may, she will be 16 months pregnant at the time. You cannot 100% protect yourself from mosquito bites cancun has a lot of mosquitos. Leon, and one in the municipality of huixtla, chiapas. Are mosquitoes an issue in march in the mayan riviera. Even tho my partner is not pregnant atm, we would like to start having children in a few years. I am currently pregnant and worried about the zika virus, we have done a lot of research and as of the 24th dec 2018 there has only been 2 known cases. While not a huge problem in this area, mexico has seen a huge spike in the number of cases this year. Zika virus cancun jan 2018 cancun message board tripadvisor. Hi, want to know if it will be mosquito free in jan because i will be 5 months pregnant in jan 2018 and we booked holidays to riviera maya moon palaceit was booked before i found out i am pregnant and very scared to travel now. On tripadvisor s riviera maya travel forum, travellers are asking questions and offering advice on topics like is the zika virus in riviera maya mexico.
Although there are likely to be some unconfirmed cases zika is no longer a global epidemic. The zika virus in mexico the cdc has not advised against general travel to. The centers for disease control cdc has no current zikv notice for mexico, but it acknowledges theres a risk of zika virus in the country mexico has, and continues to take, steps to prevent the spread of the zika virus infection through public service announcements, campaigns and preventive travel advisories and warnings. May 31, 2018 zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause microcephaly and other severe brain defects. When i asked my doctor about traveling advicerecommendations, she said she could not recommend traveling to a country that the cdc has on an elevated zika virus watchlist, and mexico is one of those countries. The mosquito that spreads zika lives in this part of mexico. Destinations to avoid this summer if youre worried about zika. The birth defects associated with zika virus are horrible reduced size of headbrain, brain development issues, delayed learning, inability to learn to speak etc. Me and h2b are planning to honeymoon in riviera maya in october, wondered if anyone knows anything of the zika virus in this area atall. Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected aedes species mosquito ae. Have the risks of the zika virus reduced significantly.
As far as to june 28th, 2016, there were 3 documented cases in quintana roo the state where cancun is with a 1. The zika virus in mexico what you need to know journey. Zika virus in playa del carmen september 2019 update so far, there have been no confirmed cases of zika in yucatan in 2019. Riviera maya zika experience zika virus discussions. I know what id do if i were in your position not go to mexico. Also, zika is a risk in mexico see chapter 4, zika. Riviera maya zika virus riviera maya forum tripadvisor. Dec 16, 2016 zika fears fading, renewed interest in caribbean and mexico.
Because of the risk of birth defects in infants born to women infected with. I got zika while traveling heres what no one told me. Mexico tourism board reassures travelers on zika virus. Many areas in the united states have the type of mosquitoes that can spread zika virus. The risk of acquiring it, is higher than being bit. Riviera maya tourism riviera maya accommodation riviera maya bed and breakfast riviera maya holiday rentals. The mosquito that carries zika is apparently found in that part of mexico. Heres what travelers should know about zika in 2020, including which destinations are zika free. Mexico chapter 10 2020 yellow book travelers health cdc. Because zika virus is primarily spread by mosquitoes, cdc recommends that travelers to mexico protect themselves from mosquito bites. Zika virus is present in mexico, central america, south america, the caribbean, tropical areas of southeast asia, oceania, and parts of africa.
These include, among others, the right to know what is in your file. The information on this page is for travelers to international destinations and us territories. First line is that zika has spread throughout the caribbean, south america, central america. Im a traveler, after all i suppose its time to book another ticket to the caribbean. I was never worried about zika, i didnt hear of anyone acquiring it. Has anyone been to the riviera maya region over the pst few. Mosquitoes and the zika virus fodors travel talk forums. The foreign and commonwealth office have recently updated their advice for travellers, particularly in relation to pregnant women or those planning pregnancy.
According to this article, the number of reported cases is at 667, up from 18 in january. I believe the same mosquito is also responsible for dengue and chickungunya. So about a year and a half ago my wife and i got off birth control to try to have our first child. Malaysia, maldives, marshall islands, martinique, mexico, montserrat, new caledonia, nicaragua, nigeria, palau, panama. Its summer which means its the prime time for travelers, who typically take. Its of course an anecdotal report, but surveillance data from the mexican ministry of health indicate that quintana roo has been one of the areas with the largest numbers of confirmed zika infections. Information about the risks of zika during pregnancy. The zika virus has been found in over 20 countries, including parts of the united states, and any area where the aedes aegypti lives may be susceptible to an outbreak.