Several South American countries including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Suriname are experiencing increasing or widespread transmission of the Zika virus within the past 2 months. Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana and Paraguay have also seen sporadic Zika virus transmission following recent introductions over the past 9 months.

1. 1South America with recent local
Zika virus transmission
Country Affected in
the past 2 months
Affected in
the past 9 months
Brazil Increasing or widespread
transmission
Yes
Bolivia Sporadic transmission following
recent introduction
Yes
Colombia Increasing or widespread
transmission
Yes
Ecuador Increasing or widespread
transmission
Yes
Guyana Sporadic transmission following
recent introduction
Yes
French Guiana Increasing or widespread
transmission
Yes
Suriname Increasing or widespread
transmission
Yes
Paraguay Increasing or widespread
transmission
YesBased on data reported by 10 February 2016
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