Top 20 Countries Infected With Zika Virus
| August 19, 2016
Ecuador
Although there have only ever been three confirmed cases of Zika virus in Ecuador, it is still important to be aware of the risks of contracting it before traveling there. As with any country in South America, the lowland areas generally contain more mosquitos than the areas with higher elevation, and are best avoided. The Galapagos Islands area is generally thought to be safest, because it is a marine desert environment which doesn’t promote the breeding of mosquitos.
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