The number of people infected with chikungunya fever in China has exceeded 3,000

Chikungunya fever outbreak in China: number of cases exceeds 3,000 people

As reported by TUT.AZ with reference to the local publication Stdaily, the epidemiological situation in southern China is causing serious concern.

The first case of the dangerous fever was recorded on July 8 in the city of Foshan, Guangdong province. In just two weeks, by July 22, the number of confirmed cases rapidly increased, exceeding the mark of 3,000 people.

"The Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention stated that currently in Beijing, imported cases from abroad are occasionally noted, and with the increasing frequency of international exchanges, the risk of imported cases continues to exist," the publication says.

The disease is transmitted through mosquito bites. The chief scientific officer and deputy director of the Department of Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the province, He Jianfeng, noted that the type of mosquito that has mainly become a carrier breeds in stagnant water, and therefore for safety, it's better not to approach stagnant water, as well as to use mosquito nets and wear long-sleeved clothing outdoors.

"If a person has a high fever, severe joint pain or a rash, especially if they have a history of mosquito bites or have traveled to epidemic areas, they should seek medical attention immediately," emphasized scientific officer of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention Duan Leilei.