Mapped: countries and territories with risk of Zika

THE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), created a map to show the areas of the world where transmissions of Zika virus have been reported.

Note that there is no vaccine or medicine for Zika and that prevention is the name of the game to slow down the spread of the virus. If you are a traveler and this map sets off a wave of anxiety about the extent of the virus, take a breath and consult Matador Network’s resource pages about Zika.

• Zika: What you need to know before you travel
• You can’t avoid Zika anymore. Here’s how to travel in Zika zones

If you plan to visit one or more of the countries with active Zika virus transmission or to learn more about Zika virus (prevention, symptoms, health effects, risks, and treatment), please consult the CDC website here. To see CDC’s interactive map and travel recommendations for Zika, visit this page.