From Daily Mail: Chinese officials have imposed Covid-like quarantines in parts of the country as cases of chikungunya virus continue to surge.
More than 7,000 infections have been reported in the southern city of Foshan, in Guangdong province, prompting authorities to isolate patients in hospital wards covered with mosquito nets.
They are required to remain there for a week or until they test negative, if sooner. No deaths have yet been reported.
At least 12 other cities in Guangdong have reported infections, with about 3,000 cases being reported over the past week, bringing the total to over 10,000 in the country.
US travelers are advised to take special precautions in the area, taking reasonable measures to avoid mosquito bites, under a level 2 advisory issued by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Hong Kong confirmed its first case of the virus this week.
Symptoms of the Chikungunya virus typically appear 3-7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Common symptoms include fever and severe joint pain, often in the hands and feet. Other symptoms can include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or rash.
Recovery typically takes about a week, but some may experience joint pain for months or even years
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