Zika virus in Tonga

The Kingdom of Tonga has confirmed the Zika virus epidemic in the country. On 5 February 2016, Tonga has confirmed Zika virus in five patients and 265 others are suspected of having it.

2016

On February 5, Tonga Health Minister Dr. Saia Piukala announced that Tonga has the Zika virus epidemic. Five confirmed cases of Zika virus was reported. This is the first Zika outbreak in the island. Tonga is waiting the test results of more patients from overseas. Tonga health minister said that many people aren't being tested because of the cost, but are diagnosed anyway because of the symptoms. No Zika virus cases in pregnant women were reported yet. Out of the five confirmed cases, three cases were detected in New Zealand when they traveled to Tonga.