State health officials say they hope Spring Break and the Zika virus don't mix. But with many popular Spring Break destinations on the list of places with active Zika virus, the Ohio Department of Health is putting out a call for safe travel.

"Look at the CDC website to see if there is Zika virus transmission where they'll be going," ODH medical director Dr. Mary DiOrio tells WAKR.net, "and then to take precautions to protect themselves from getting bit by mosquitos if there is Zika virus in that area."

Dr. DiOrio has some suggestions for travelers.

"They should use EPA-registered insect repellents, and there are plenty available, and they can also wear long pants and long sleeved shirts, and then stay indoors, if they're not doing outside activities, stay indoors where there's air conditioning," Dr. DiOrio says.

Dr. DiOrio says that'll also help people protect themselves from other viruses that spread the same way.

She says those who are pregnant may want to postpone their trip.