The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning American travelers to take “enhanced precautions” when traveling to foreign countries experiencing a chikungunya virus outbreak.
The mosquito-borne illness is currently prevalent in China, specifically in Foshan, located in the southern Guangdong Province. Other cases have been reported in parts of Central and South America, Africa, Asia, and countries or territories near the Indian Ocean.
The CDC issued a “Level 2” travel alert in response to the virus. The public health agency warned American travelers are at an elevated risk of exposure to the chikungunya virus if they visit Brazil, Colombia, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, or Thailand.
The CDC reported current outbreaks in Bolivia, China, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Réunion, Somalia, and Sri Lanka. The agency
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