Members will be aware of growing concern over the spread of the Zika virus, which is linked to an increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations. It was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 1 February 2016.
The US Coast Guard have recently issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin reminding Vessels of the existing requirements under the CDC to report hazardous conditions and illnesses. The requirements are as follows.
See attached file:
Zika Virus – US Coast Guard Marine Safety Information Bulletin.pdf
Zika Virus Precautions.pdf
寨卡病毒 – 美国海岸警卫队海事安全信息通函
寨卡病毒疫情的扩散受到越来越多的关注，该病毒会导致神经系统疾病和新生儿畸形病例增加。2016年2月1日世界卫生组织宣布，寨卡病毒构成“国际公共卫生紧急状况”。
近日，美国海岸警卫队发布一则海事安全信息通函，提醒船舶根据美国疾病控制与预防中心的当前要求，报告危险情况和病情，要求如下。
详细信息请参阅附件。
