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Kornavirus, spreading from China all over the world, is now facing outbreak of another new virus. This time the mosquito -borne Chikungunya virus (Chikungunya) has infected thousands of people in many districts of China, after which the Chinese Health Ministry had to announce an emergency campaign. Symptoms such as high fever and joint pain appear due to this virus.
Warning issued in Hong Kong
A warning has been issued in many districts of China due to the rapid spread of this virus. People are being made aware to avoid this disease. A warning has also been issued in the neighboring country of Hong Kong in Hong Kong, which has increased concern in the region.
Chikungunya is spreading rapidly in Foshan
According to Chinese media reports, Chikungunya fever is spreading rapidly in the southern Chinese city of Foshan. The local health authority of Shunde city of China has said that there have been cases of chikungunya. Till Friday, the number of Chikungunya’s reinforced cases in the region alone has reached 1,161.
The virus cases have also been reported in other cities in China like Shunday, Lesong, Bijio, Chengkun, Nanhai and Changcheng.
Chikungunya more than 2 lakh cases around the world
If we talk about cases of chikungunya fever worldwide, then in the year 2025, more than 2,20,000 cases have been reported so far. These figures are also pointing to the need to be vigilant globally about chikungunya fever.
What is Chikwa virus?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Chikungunya is a Chikungunya virus that spreads from mosquitoes. This causes joint pain and high fever. Fever and pain are very severe and sometimes the patient’s condition becomes critical. It is more likely to spread during the rainy season. Let us tell you that Chikungunya virus is mainly spread by female mosquitoes.