China is pulling out all stops to fight a major outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus that has infected over 7,000 people since June 2025. Health officials have deployed drones, released predatory fish, and threatened hefty fines in a multi-pronged approach reminiscent of COVID-era measures. The outbreak is centered in Guangdong province, primarily in the manufacturing hub of Foshan, about 170 kilometers from Hong Kong. With cases also reported in 11 other cities, authorities are working urgently to prevent further spread. “This appears to be the largest chikungunya outbreak ever documented in China,” according to Cesar Lopez-Camacho of the University … Continue reading China Fights 7,000+ Chikungunya Cases with Drones, Predatory Fish and $1,400 Fines