A new virus is spreading in China, and it’s more painful than Covid

Southern China is grappling with a sharp rise in chikungunya infections, with more than 7,000 reported cases in Guangdong province, mostly in the city of Foshan. The outbreak has been worsened by extreme rainfall and flooding, creating ideal mosquito breeding grounds. Health authorities have launched wide-scale containment efforts, including quarantine, mosquito-proofing hospitals, and fines for stagnant water. The US CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory, warning visitors to take added precautions against mosquito bites.