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Chikungunya Outbreak Surges Past 7,000 Cases in Guangdong

8/7/2025

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A chikungunya virus outbreak in Guangdong Province, China, has surged past 7,000 cases, with Foshan being the hardest hit. In response, authorities are implementing stringent measures like hospital quarantines and widespread insecticide spraying. The CDC is advising travelers to take precautions against mosquito bites, as symptoms include fever and debilitating joint pain.

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A chikungunya virus outbreak in Guangdong Province, China, has surged past 7,000 cases, with Foshan being the hardest hit. In response, authorities are implementing stringent measures like hospital quarantines and widespread insecticide spraying. The CDC is advising travelers to take precautions against mosquito bites, as symptoms include fever and debilitating joint pain.