US EditionGuandong Chikungunya Outbreak Tops 7,000 Cases as Authorities Deploy COVID-Style Controls
GUANGDONG, CHINA, AUG 7 – Over 7,000 chikungunya cases have been reported since July, prompting strict containment and fines for stagnant water to control mosquito breeding, officials said.
- Chinese authorities reported over 7,000 chikungunya virus cases since early July 2025, mainly in Foshan city, Guangdong province.
- The outbreak escalated following the identification of a case that originated outside the area on July 8, leading to the implementation of COVID-like restrictions alongside mosquito control efforts.
- Health officials are using drones, introducing elephant mosquitoes and mosquito-eating fish, and requiring hospital quarantine under mosquito nets to limit spread.
- The CDC issued a Level 2 travel warning for Foshan and advised vaccination and mosquito bite prevention for travelers visiting outbreak areas.
- The outbreak's persistence suggests ongoing mosquito transmission risks, while increased travel-associated cases are reported in the U.S., including one Ohio case in 2025.
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