U.S. travel alerts issued as chikungunya outbreaks spread across China and the world
Summary
The CDC has issued travel alerts for U.S. travelers about higher risks of the chikungunya virus in China and other countries. The virus is spread by mosquitoes and has caused many cases and deaths worldwide this year. Travelers are advised to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.Key Facts
- The CDC issued travel alerts due to chikungunya virus outbreaks.
- About 240,000 chikungunya cases and 90 deaths occurred globally this year.
- Guangdong Province in China reported over 7,000 cases since June.
- Chikungunya is spread through bites from infected mosquitoes.
- Symptoms include fever, joint pain, headache, and rash.
- The CDC advises enhanced precautions for travelers to affected areas like China and several other countries.
- In Guangdong, measures include insect repellent use and removing standing water.
- There were no local chikungunya cases in the U.S. since 2019; however, there were travel-associated cases.
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