The health ministry on Friday
issued new guidelines advising pregnant women against travelling
to countries hit by the Zika virus.
People with "immune system illnesses or serious chronic
pathologies" are also advised against going to these countries
in the guidelines that will be put on posters at ports and
airports.
Authorities in Italy have already stopped blood donations
from people who have travelled to countries affected by Zika,
which has been linked to birth defects and neurological
problems.
On Thursday WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan said
the virus was "spreading explosively".
She said the WHO will hold an emergency meeting of
independent experts on Monday to decide if the virus outbreak
should be declared an international health emergency.
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