Federal agencies cautioned against sending employees to Zika-affected areas

The Washington Post (online registration required): The federal personnel director on Monday cautioned agencies against sending their employees to areas where the Zika virus is being transmitted, although she stopped short of a ban on such travel.

“With the worldwide mobility of the Federal workforce, agencies should monitor this situation closely.  We urge supervisors and managers to be mindful of the health risks in determining the need for work-related travel to Zika-affected areas,” Office of Personnel Management Acting Director Beth Cobert said in memo to agencies.

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