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.

Events

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

Science

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

Events

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 🚨

Science

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

Politics

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

Events

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.

Science