China Intensifies Chikungunya Battle as Cases Surge Past 7,000 in Guangdong
China Intensifies Chikungunya Battle as Cases Surge Past 7,000 in Guangdong Authorities in China’s Guangdong province are implementing “decisive and forceful measures” as the number of chikungunya virus cases has surged past 7,000 since July, with nearly 3,000 new infections reported in the last week alone. The mosquito-borne illness has prompted a public health response reminiscent of the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in Foshan city, the epicenter of the outbreak. In Foshan, chikungunya patients are mandated to…