In response to the growing spread of the Zika virus, both China and South Korea have recently developed preventative measures and issued notices to prevent and control the Zika virus. A " Disinfection Certificate" and "The Self-Disinfection Certificate" are required in Chinese ports and Korean ports respectively for vessels arriving from the countries and territories identified as infected by Zika virus. It is recommended that members contact their local agents for more updated information prior to arriving ports in China and Korea in order to avoid any delays. New Regulation for ships visiting China On 2 March 2016, the Chinese Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau together with the Ministry of Transport and other six relevant authorities jointly issued "Notice on Prevention and Control of Zika Virus". This Notice takes effect from 2 March 2016 and will be valid for 12 months. The notice provided that " 3.Transportation vehicles as well as containers from ZIKA affected countries or areas shall have conducted effective mosquito eradication measures. Where there is no proof of such measures, immediate mosquito eradication will need to be performed under the supervision of the inspection and quarantine authority ". The Zika affected area includes 40 countries. The Club's correspondent in China has advised the Club that the CIQ in Chinese ports will follow the Directive to inspect the documents proving the mosquito has been eradicated and furnished when the vessel from Zika affected area arrives at the Chinese port. The correspondent's circular is attached and the official notice in Chinese  is available here . New regulations for ships visiting South Korea South Korea issued Zika virus guidelines that strengthened quarantine inspection requirements at Korean ports are currently in force for vessels arriving from 24 countries and territories identified as infected by Zika virus. Vessels which have called at one of the listed countries prior to arrival in Kor