Like in most cases, prevention is the key when it comes to zika virus as well. Wear fully-covered clothes, and use mosquito repellents, especially in the monsoon to winter months, to protect yourselves from mosquito bites. The US CDC (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention) also advices against touching blood or body fluids without wearing protective gloves. If you do get some on your clothes, remove and wash them immediately. Use condoms to reduce the chance of catching sexually transmitted Zika along with other STIs. Maintain hand hygiene and wash them with water and soap frequently. If you are pregnant be extra cautious and avoid travelling to areas with Zika outbreaks altogether. (Written with inputs from Times of India and WHO.)