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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Health
- Yahoo
CDC issues travel alert as chikungunya outbreak surges in China
[Source] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 travel alert on Aug. 14 warning of an 'elevated risk' of chikungunya virus exposure in China's Guangdong province. About the virus: The mosquito-borne virus causes high fever, rash and severe joint pain and is transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. First identified in 1952 in southern Tanzania, chikungunya is a regular presence in Asia, Africa and the Americas, but this is the first major outbreak recorded in China. Chinese health officials report over 7,000 confirmed cases since June, with the majority in Foshan city. China's outbreak response: Authorities in China have rolled out large-scale control measures similar to those used during the COVID-19 pandemic. Actions include home inspections, mass fumigation by drones and ground teams, isolation of patients under mosquito nets and the release of mosquito-eating fish and larger predatory mosquitoes. Residents who fail to remove standing water face penalties such as fines or temporary power cuts. Reports of unannounced home visits and blood sampling have fueled debate over privacy and the limits of state authority. Spreading beyond borders: The CDC's advisory also applies to Bolivia, Kenya, Sri Lanka and several Indian Ocean territories, urging travelers to 'practice enhanced precautions' to reduce the risk of infection. Globally, chikungunya has been reported in 16 countries and territories in 2025, with more than 240,000 cases and 90 deaths. In Asia, the virus has spread to countries including India, Sri Lanka and Mauritius, while Taiwan confirmed its first imported case from Foshan in early August. Older adults, newborns infected around the time of birth and people with conditions such as diabetes or heart disease face the highest risk of severe illness. Vaccination and prevention efforts: Two chikungunya vaccines, Ixchiq and Vimkunya, are approved for use in the United States and European Union. The CDC recommends vaccination for travelers heading to outbreak zones and stresses preventive measures such as using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants and staying in screened or air-conditioned areas. There is no specific antiviral treatment for chikungunya, and care focuses on relieving symptoms while the body recovers. This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Trending on NextShark: ! Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
South China Morning Post
6 hours ago
- South China Morning Post
In pictures: the cruise liners sailing into Hong Kong in the 1970s and 80s
Long before the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal – long before airliners started landing at Kai Tak Airport, even – leisure passengers would arrive in Hong Kong by ship in their thousands. After arriving in the city, some would continue by train to Guangdong province, and explore deeper into mainland China. Here, we present some South China Morning Post photographs from the decks of those giant cruise liners – and some from the shore. Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui, in 1970. Photo: SCMP Archives Luxury cruiser the Canberra sails into Victoria Harbour, in 1972. Photo: SCMP Archives Passengers from the American cruise ship Kungsholm wait for transport at Ocean Terminal, in 1976. Photo: SCMP Archives
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Terrifying moment hair dryer EXPLODES in woman's hand at salon
This is the moment a woman was given a shock after a hair dryer exploded into a fire ball in her hand whilst sat in a salon chair. The customer was captured on CCTV using the device when it burst into flames in Guangdong, China. She miraculously escaped the incident without injury. Click to watch the moment above.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Authorities should strictly follow the law when probing business figures
When it comes to entrepreneurship, China's successful private entrepreneurs should rank among the world's most resilient. To thrive in an environment where they are treated as second-class citizens compared to state-owned enterprises, they must navigate significant challenges : limited access to markets and bank credit, unpredictable government policies, sudden and severe regulatory crackdowns, bureaucrats exploiting power for personal gain, frequent harassment from administrative agencies like health and fire safety departments, and societal and ideological pressures because of their wealth. However, even the most resilient have their limits. Since April, at least five prominent business leaders in their 50s in Zhejiang, Hubei and Guangdong provinces have reportedly taken their lives by jumping to their deaths. This has sparked concern and soul-searching across China about how to support the beleaguered private sector and protect its entrepreneurs. Among them, the death of Wang Linpeng, the 57-year-old billionaire chairman of Easyhome, China's leading home furnishing company, has drawn significant attention. Not only is Easyhome a household name , the circumstances surrounding Wang's death are particularly disconcerting. According to company announcements and mainland media reports, Wang died by suicide on July 27, just days after being released by Hubei authorities. On April 17, Easyhome disclosed that Wang had been detained by anti-corruption investigators, with his company shares frozen. On July 23, just days before his death, the company announced that his detention had been lifted and he had resumed his duties.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
US tariffs remain a big concern for Chinese sellers on Shein, Temu, TikTok Shop and Amazon
A number of Chinese cross-border exporters expect the Trump administration's erratic trade policy to continue testing their stamina and resilience, days after the tariff truce between Beijing and Washington was extended for another 90 days Those concerns were raised on the sidelines at Friday's opening of the semi-annual China Cross-Border E-Commerce Trade Fair in Guangzhou , capital of southern Guangdong province, which concludes on Sunday. trainer Sandy Zhu, for example, suggested that newcomers to the platform, which caters to 20 overseas markets, sell to the US because traffic was big and doing business there had a 'lower threshold' for merchants to navigate. Still, Guangdong Mingjian Electronics Technology, whose portable coffee machines are sold on was still 'worried about policy uncertainties' in spite of the extended tariff truce, said Chen Jianlun, who represented the Chinese firm at the fair. Chen pointed out that the company was forced to suspend its US business for nearly two months from April, when bilateral trade relations went sour.
