US EditionWorld Health Organization raises concern about spread of mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus
INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS (LA REUNION, MAYOTTE, MAURITIUS), JUL 22 – Up to one-third of La Reunion's population has been infected, with local transmission confirmed in Europe, prompting WHO to urge urgent preventive measures to avoid a major epidemic.
- The World Health Organization issued an urgent call to action on July 22 to prevent a repeat of the chikungunya virus epidemic, as outbreaks linked to the Indian Ocean region spread to Europe and other continents.
- Diana Rojas Alvarez from the World Health Organization estimates that 5.6 billion people are at risk in 119 countries from the virus, which can cause severe illness.
- Major outbreaks are occurring in Indian Ocean islands, and one-third of La Reunion's population has been infected.
- Since May 1, approximately 800 imported chikungunya cases have been reported in continental France, leading to local transmissions within the country.
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