Research and analysis

HAIRS risk assessment: Zika virus

Qualitative assessment of the risk that Zika virus presents to the UK population.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 18 February 2016
• Last updated: 15 September 2017 — See all updates

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HAIRS risk assessment: Zika virus

Ref: PHE publications gateway number 2015697

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Between May 2015 and December 2016 there was rapid and extensive spread of Zika virus to new geographical areas. However, during 2017 the intensity of transmission has decreased in many countries. There is an association between Zika virus infection and microcephaly and other neurological disorders.

This risk assessment was undertaken to assess the current risk that Zika virus presents to the UK.

Published 18 February 2016
Last updated 15 September 2017 + show all updates

1. 15 September 2017

   Updated with latest epidemiology and vector information.

2. 27 February 2017

   Updated with latest epidemiology and vector information.

3. 22 July 2016

   Updated with v3 incorporating new evidence on sexual transmission.

4. 5 May 2016

   Updated (version 2) with current information including risk of sexual transmission.

5. 18 February 2016

   First published.