China is grappling with a public health challenge as over 7,000 cases of the chikungunya virus have been reported since July in the Guangdong province. This mosquito-borne infection, although rare in China, has prompted significant measures to prevent its spread, reminiscent of strategies used during previous viral outbreaks, reports the BBC .

The hardest-hit area, Foshan city, has seen patients hospitalized under strict protocols, including using mosquito nets. According to the BBC, Foshan, along with at least 12 other cities, has confirmed cases, raising concerns as nearly 3,000 new infections emerged last week alone. The virus also reached Hong Kong, with a case confirmed in a 12-year-old boy who recently traveled to Foshan.

Chikungunya is a viral illness spread by the bite of an

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