The CDC has issued a travel warning for Americans heading to China as the country battles an outbreak of chikungunya virus , with thousands of people infected by the mosquito-borne illness.

What is chikungunya? Is it deadly? Here's what to know about the virus. Have any cases been reported in Mississippi so far?

The latest on chikungunya virus cases in China, other countries

China has reported 7,000 cases of chikungunya since initial reports surfaced in early July 2025, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also identified current outbreaks in countries like Bolivia, Kenya, and Sri Lanka. Chikungunya can cause serious problems or death in extreme cases.

What is chikungunya? CDC issues China travel warning amid outbreak

Chikungunya is a virus that causes fever an

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