Royals not changing Pacific travel plans despite zika risk

Royals not changing Pacific travel plans despite zika risk

Kensington Palace said the couple had sought medical advice on the mosquito-borne virus which can cause deformities in babies born to infected women.

They announced they were expecting a baby when they landed in Sydney this week at the start of their Pacific tour.

The World Health Organisation advises against travelling to both countries while pregnant although Fiji has had no confirmed cases of Zika this year.