Two more imported cases of chikungunya reported in Macau

Southern region hit by outbreak of mosquito-borne infection chikungunya

China is experiencing an outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne infection, with thousands of cases reported in the south. Chikungunya fever cases jumped to 4,014 on Friday, representing a rapid rise in numbers since authorities started tracking cases two weeks ago, according to public records released by health departments in districts in Foshan. The city in […] The post Southern region hit by outbreak of mosquito-borne infection chikungunya …

Two more imported cases of chikungunya reported in Macau

The Health Bureau has recorded two additional imported cases of chikungunya fever, bringing the total number reported in Macau this year to four. According to the public service broadcaster, the first patient is a 48-year-old foreign worker employed in Taipa, who had travelled to the Philippines between 6 and 19 June. The second patient is a 38-year-old local resident of Coloane, who visited Foshan with friends between 19 and 20 July. After retu…