US EditionCDC issues China travel warning over chikungunya virus outbreak
- Chinese authorities reported more than 7,000 chikungunya cases as of Wednesday, primarily in Foshan, Guangdong province near Hong Kong.
- The outbreak worsened due to this year's unusually heavy rains and high temperatures, which boosted mosquito populations and increased flood risks.
- Officials responded by distributing mosquito nets, spraying insecticide, imposing fines of up to 10,000 yuan for breeding site negligence, and warning against outdoor activities.
- Over 240,000 cases and 90 deaths across 16 countries were reported globally as of July, while experts linked the outbreak risk to climate change and urban growth.
- The crisis strained Guangdong's flood preparedness and economy, prompting Beijing to allocate over 1 billion yuan for disaster relief and expect two to three typhoons in August.
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Independent EspañolThe chikungunya virus was first identified in sick people during an outbreak in Tanzania in 1952.
Lockdowns are back: China fighting new virus with drones, enforcement
Infected mosquitoes have ignited an outbreak of chikungunya virus in southern China, sending ripples of concern through public health circles. As the tiny winged carriers multiply, thousands of cases have already been reported, forcing authorities to act swiftly to halt the spread. Mosquito-borne outbreak grips southern China The manufacturing hub of Foshan, near Hong Kong, is reporting the highest number of cases. Mosquito bites in this area ar…
China Battles Virus Outbreak With Drones and Fines
China is grappling with its largest chikungunya virus outbreak to date, with over 8,000 confirmed cases reported in the past month, mainly centered in Foshan, Guangdong province. Chinese officials have deployed containment strategies reminiscent of their COVID-19 zero‑COVID approach—including drone surveillance, insecticide fumigation, mosquito‑eating fish, fines of up to 10,000 yuan for failure to eliminate standing water, and even electricity …
In the face of an increase in tropical disease cases on its territory, China has launched an operation combining technology and surveillance to eradicate mosquito vectors of the virus.
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