Zika Information

Your health and safety is of utmost importance to FedEx Office. Below is information regarding the Zika virus. Bug spray will be provided to every guest upon arrival to deter mosquitoes. FedEx Office is also continuously reviewing new information provided by the CDC regarding the virus. Four Seasons Costa Rica is also committed to your health and performs a daily fumigation routine in public areas in the resort. For more information on the Zika Virus, please visit:

What is Zika?

Zika Virus causes Zika Virus Disease (Zika), it is usually a mild viral illness that many people may not even know that they have.

How is Zika transmitted?

Zika virus disease is spread to people through mosquito bites. Spread of the virus through blood transfusion, breastfeeding, and sexual contact has also been reported.

Who is at risk of getting Zika Virus?

Mosquitos prefer to bite people, and can live both live indoors and outdoors. It presents more significant risks to pregnant women, who should take special precautions.

What can I do to protect myself from Zika Virus?

Consider wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, avoid open toed shoes, and wear socks that cover your legs to the mid-calf. Consider wearing insect-resistant clothing treated with Permethrin (marketed by outdoor clothing companies and others). Make sure to follow manufacturer’s directions for use, care, and washing. Consider using mosquito netting around your bed if living in or traveling to impacted areas or outside and are not able to protect yourself from mosquitos. Use high-performing insect repellent: Products with 25% DEET or 20% Picaridin tend to perform most effectively.

A team member is returning from an area impacted by Zika, should we be concerned at work?

There have been no reports of human to human transmission from casual contact. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Though it can also include muscle pain and headache. If the team member reports or exhibits symptoms, refer him/her to their primary care physician or health care provider.

We have business travel planned to an area where Zika is reportedly circulating, am I required to go?

Team members with business travel concerns should discuss with their Manager.

A team member is reporting symptoms of Zika virus, what should I tell them to do?

There is no vaccine, medicine or cure for Zika virus. Since there are many different type of travel related illnesses, please seek evaluation from a healthcare provider if you develop a fever or illness after travel. If you have a confirmed case of Zika, treat the symptoms: Get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and use over the counter acetaminophen (Tylenol®) to relieve fever and pain. Do not use aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin®) until other diseases have been ruled out, as these drugs may increase your risk of bleeding.

Does Zika Virus present a risk to pregnant women?

Women who are pregnant and live in an impacted area or are traveling to an impacted area should discuss with their healthcare provider and strictly follow the recommended steps to avoid mosquito bites. Women who are trying to become pregnant or who are thinking about becoming pregnant and live in an impacted area or are traveling to an impacted area should consult with their healthcare provider and strictly follow steps to prevent mosquito bites.

The media has asked me what FedEx is doing to prevent the Zika virus, what should I say?

All media inquiries should be directed to the Communications organization at your operating company.