Chikungunya Virus Breaks Out In China As Country Rolls Out ‘Forceful Pandemic Measures’
China is battling a major Chikungunya virus outbreak in Guangdong province, with over 7,000 confirmed cases since July—nearly 3,000 in just the past week. The city of Foshan is the epicenter, but at least 12 other cities have reported infections, including Hong Kong’s first case in years. The response has drawn comparisons to early COVID-19…