Cases of Chikungunya, a painful, mosquito-borne disease, have more than doubled in the UK.

At least 73 cases were reported in the first six months of the year, up from 27 in the same period last year, according to official figures released today.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said most infected people had travelled to Sri Lanka, India and Mauritius.

Where are the chikungunya virus infections being reported?

In London, 43 travellers reported suffering from chikungunya, the highest in the UK.

There were 16 cases in the South East, with five in the West Midlands and four in the East of England. None were flagged in Wales and Northern Ireland.

The UKHSA also said the first cases of the oropouche virus had been recorded. Oropouche, transmitted by biting midges, causes symptoms res

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