Increase in cases of Chikungunya virus in China

• In China, 8,000 cases of Chikungunya virus have been recorded.
• The government is conducting mass disinfection measures to combat the spread.
• In Great Britain, 26 cases have been detected in mosquitoes.

In China, in the last month, nearly 8,000 cases of Chikungunya virus have been registered, triggered by mosquito bites. This epidemic is occurring in the city of Foshan, located in Guangdong province, and is the largest since 2008.

To combat the virus, Chinese authorities are implementing various measures, including the use of mass insecticides and disinfectants. Soldiers are treating streets and parks with insecticides, and drones are also being used to identify areas of mosquito breeding.

In addition, methods that were used during the COVID-19 pandemic have been introduced: mass check-ups and mobilization of the population. Residents are treated with repellents, and communal services check for the presence of standing water, for which fines can be imposed.

Overall, since the beginning of 2025, 240,000 cases of Chikungunya have been registered worldwide, including 90 deaths. In Great Britain, 26 cases have been detected in mosquitoes, which returned from other countries. The risk of infection in Ukraine remains low, but medical experts recommend using preventive measures while traveling.

What are the symptoms of Chikungunya virus?

Symptoms usually appear three to seven days after the bite of an infected mosquito. The main symptom is severe joint pain, and there may also be headaches, fever, rash, and muscle pain. In most cases, the symptoms resolve within a week, but in severe cases, the pain can last for months or years.

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