US EditionChina Brings Chikungunya Outbreak Under Control with Zero-COVID-Style Tactics
GUANGDONG PROVINCE, CHINA, AUG 11 – More than 8,000 chikungunya cases reported in Guangdong amid climate-driven mosquito spread and criticized quarantine policies, officials said.
- Since early July 2025, southern China has experienced a large chikungunya fever outbreak with over 4,000 confirmed cases primarily in Guangdong province.
- The outbreak follows weeks of intense rainfall that increased mosquito populations, while local health authorities responded with gassing and drone spraying to control vectors.
- Scientists led by Professor Chen Xiaoguang developed and deployed an intelligent dual-device mosquito surveillance system in Guangdong, issuing real-time alerts and reducing mosquito captures by nearly 40 percent.
- Hospital isolation is compulsory and costs around $70 daily for those infected, while authorities prohibit home quarantine even though chikungunya is not listed among the highest-priority infectious diseases according to Chinese regulations.
- The epidemic shows signs of decline with daily new cases dropping below 200 since July 29, aided by advanced monitoring and mosquito control measures, while experts stress ongoing vigilance against possible expansion.
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