US CDC plans travel notice as chikungunya cases surge in China: Report
Chikungunya, which is spread primarily by Aedes mosquito species and has no specific treatment, can cause rapid and large outbreaks. As the mosquitoes bite in the daytime, prevention is key, through the use of insect repellent and long-sleeved clothing.Earlier this month, the World Health Organization issued an urgent call for action to prevent a repeat of the 2004-2005 epidemic of chikungunya as new outbreaks linked to the Indian Ocean region spread to Europe and other continents.The current surge began in early 2025, with major outbreaks in the same Indian Ocean islands which were previously hit, including La Runion, Mayotte and Mauritius.- EndsTune InTrending Reel
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