Global Chikungunya Surge Prompts Urgent Health Precautions

The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel warning for China due to a surge in chikungunya cases, a mosquito-borne illness causing joint pain and fever, with over 8,000 cases mainly in Guangdong. The outbreak highlights the impact of climate change on spreading vector-borne diseases, and prevention focuses on bite protection and mosquito control measures. The situation underscores the need for rapid outbreak responses and global efforts to reduce heat-trapping pollution to prevent further spread.