Over 7,000 chikungunya virus cases have been reported in China's Foshan, prompting authorities to implement stringent preventative measures. These include widespread disinfectant spraying, drone surveillance of breeding grounds, and fines for standing water. New cases are declining, but the U.S. has issued a travel advisory for Guangdong province. Heavy rains and high temperatures exacerbated the outbreak, prompting forceful measures like mandatory hospital stays and briefly, home quarantine. China is employing various methods, including introducing mosquito-eating fish, to control the virus.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.