Full list of 'high risk' countries as UKHSA's issues Chikungunya alert

The UK Health Security Agency is urging travellers heading to some international destinations be wary of the Chikungunya virus which is causing concern. Sharing guidance on X, the agency wrote: “There is currently no onward transmission in the UK, but for those travelling to at risk countries our blog post offers the best advice on prevention and protection.”

The first symptoms of Chikungunya include a headaches, sensitivity to light, skin rashes, high fever and severe joint pain. This may affect smaller joints or areas that have previously been injured.

Most people can recover fully within a few weeks but the joint pain has been known to persist for years in some cases. Up to 12% of patients report still having di

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