Chikungunya virus: How bad is the China outbreak and could it spread to the UK?

In Guangdong Province, China, a significant outbreak of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus has led to over 7,000 infections, prompting urgent public health measures, including citywide cleanups and the introduction of ‘elephant mosquitoes’ to combat the spread. While the risk of local transmission in the UK remains low, concerns grow as outbreaks are reported in Europe and Southeast Asia.

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