33 h. ago China records more cases of deadly chikungunya virus as country battles 'largest outbreak ever'

More people have been sickened in China's record-breaking outbreak, officials say, after cases were also detected in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

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2 d. ago Alert issued to anyone who plays mobile phone games while travelling abroad

Holidaymakers have been urged to stop using their mobile phones for one thing at the airport. According to gaming expert, Dmitry Kandratsyeu, the mistake could be "costly"

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4 d. ago Global epidemic alarm as China virus spreads to new country in record

The virus spreading in China that has prompted Covid-era quarantines and restrictions is spreading, reaching a new country this week as cases surpass 10,000.

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4 d. ago Travel fans urged to visit European country now – 'before it becomes popular'

Travel expert, Sandy Breitmeier has urged holidaymakers to consider one particular European destination to take in 'before it gets popular' with fellow tourists

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4 d. ago Holidaymakers urged to wear these clothes amid virus outbreak

Chikungunya virus can cause long-lasting painful symptoms and six countries have reported outbreaks in the last month alone

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5 d. ago China tackles chikungunya virus outbreak as thousands fall ill

The US has issued a travel advisory telling citizens not to visit China's Guangdong province

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5 d. ago Ryanair passengers warned as strikes loom at multiple holiday airports

The action is expected to affect thousands of British holidaymakers, with travellers urged to check their insurance policies as they may not be covered for delays, cancellations or being stranded

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5 d. ago Advice to UK travellers amid 'significant' outbreak of Chikungunya virus

A mosquito-borne infection is spreading through China. Here's how to stay safe when travelling to affected countries

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6 d. ago What risk does chikungunya pose to the UK after virus outbreak in China?

More cases have begun to appear in Europe since the start of 2025

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6 d. ago What is chikungunya, the new virus spreading in China? How bad is the outbreak and could it spread to the UK?

The risk of the chikungunya virus spreading to the EU has been classed as ‘high’ by the ECDC 🚨

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6 d. ago What is chikungunya? Symptoms and travel advice as China reports 8,000 cases

Health authorities have provided fresh advice in response to thousands of worldwide cases

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6 d. ago Drones, fines and elephant mosquitoes: How China is fighting the Chikungunya virus outbreak after nearly 8,000 cases

Authorities introduce strict pandemic-era measures to curb spread of chikungunya fever

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6 d. ago Pandemic restrictions are back as entire city locked down and travel warnings issued

Tourists are warned to stay away as a mysterious virus outbreak has left many parts of a city in complete lockdown, with Covid-like restrictions being brought back

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7 d. ago Global outbreak fears surge as virus in China prompts quarantines and thousands of new cases are reported

Chinese officials have announced Covid-like quarantines as cases of a rare virus continue to increase, with thousands more being reported this week.

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7 d. ago Holidaymakers urged to be ‘vigilant’ as European police crack down on speeding

The AA issued the advice as forces are carrying out more speed checks this week.

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8 d. ago British tourist faces £174k fine for flying drone over Spanish festival

Authorities have urged holidaymakers to familiarise themselves with the strict rules

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3 w. ago Holidaymakers urged to follow this advice when asked to remove shoes at airport security

The wife of a pilot shared her travel hack on social media.

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3 w. ago Outbreak of 'brain swelling virus' with fatality rate of 75% concerns experts

The World Health Organisation has warned of a virus breaking out which has a extremely high fatality rate of 75% as another confirmed case of a man who took his father to hospital

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3 w. ago Royal Caribbean cruise horror as mystery virus outbreak leaves 140 passengers vomiting

More than 140 people on a Royal Caribbean cruise suffered with the mystery illness, with passengers and crew experiencing vomiting, cramps and diarrhoea onboard Navigator of the Seas

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3 w. ago UK holidaymakers urged to keep copies of these three important documents at home

To help holidays run smoothly, travellers should follow the advice from the Foreign Office.

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