Zika virus prompts some locals to change travel plans

The Zika outbreak has some concerned Canadians changing their travel plans, according to reports in the Vancouver Sun and The Province.

Dr. Julie Van Schalkwyk of UBC’s department of obstetrics and gynecology advised pregnant women and women who might be pregnant to avoid the 25 affected countries.

“Any pregnant woman who has travelled to the affected countries, whether bitten or not, should see their health care provider,” she said.