New York Reports First Local Chikungunya Case in Six Years

New York health officials confirmed the state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus in six years, with the individual having traveled outside the region but not internationally. The virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, poses a very low current risk due to seasonal mosquito activity, and no local mosquito pools have tested positive. The illness causes symptoms like fever and joint pain, and while rarely fatal, vulnerable populations should remain cautious.