Over 7,000 chikungunya cases have been reported in Guangdong province, China, triggering health measures similar to those during the COVID-19 outbreak.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Aug 6, 2025
WORLD NEWS
The city of Foshan is among the worst-hit, with patients required to stay in hospitals until they test negative for chikungunya.
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Retail pharmacies have been ordered to register and keep records when selling medications for chikungunya symptoms, such as fever and joint pain.
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Travelers from chikungunya-affected areas have been told to self-monitor for symptoms to prevent further spread.
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Authorities have penalized hotels and restaurants that failed to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.
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In addition to Foshan, 12 other cities have reported chikungunya cases, with nearly 3,000 new cases reported last week.
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Hong Kong has confirmed its first imported chikungunya case in six years, raising concerns about local transmission.
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The Aedes mosquito species responsible for spreading chikungunya is widespread, with breeding sites found in 70% of surveyed areas in Hong Kong.
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Chikungunya is characterized by severe joint pain, muscle pain, fatigue, and rash, with symptoms appearing 3-7 days after infection.
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While there is no specific treatment for chikungunya, symptom management includes rest, fluids, and pain relief medications.