CDC warns Americans touring to China as chikungunya virus is spreading quickly

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Americans to take “enhanced precautions” whereas touring to China over an outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. 

The company issued a fresh travel warning this month saying that circumstances of the sickness are quickly spreading in Guangdong province, with most being reported within the metropolis of Foshan. Chinese well being officers mentioned greater than 7,000 circumstances have been confirmed there since June 2025. 

“Most people infected with chikungunya virus develop some symptoms. Symptoms of chikungunya usually begin 3–7 days after a bite by an infected mosquito,” in line with the CDC. “The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. Most people get better within a week; however, some can have severe joint pain for months to years following acute illness.” 

“People at risk for more severe disease include newborns infected around the time of birth, older adults (65 years or older), and people with medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. Death from chikungunya is rare,” the CDC added. “There is no specific treatment for chikungunya.” 

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In Foshan, efforts to fight the virus embody drones being despatched out to determine mosquito breeding websites, staff spraying residents with mosquito repellent earlier than permitting them into buildings and mosquito-eating fish being launched into ponds, the New York Times reported. 

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control mentioned that as of July, there had been round 240,000 world circumstances of the chikungunya virus throughout 16 nations and territories. The circumstances have been linked to 90 deaths. 

The CDC mentioned along with China, there are outbreaks in nations together with Bolivia, Kenya and Sri Lanka. Americans touring to Brazil, Colombia, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and Thailand are also at elevated threat of publicity to the virus. 

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“You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites, which includes using insect repellent; wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants; and staying in places with air conditioning or that have screens on the windows and doors,” the CDC mentioned in its advisory. 

“Vaccination is recommended for travelers who are visiting an area with a chikungunya outbreak,” the CDC continued, noting that there are at present two authorized chikungunya vaccines within the U.S. 

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“Seek medical care immediately if you develop fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash during or after travel,” the CDC suggested.