The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering a travel notice for China due to the growing number of chikungunya cases in Guangdong Province. According to Bloomberg News, the CDC has been monitoring the situation and assessing the outbreak’s size.
As of July 26, there have been 4,824 reported cases of chikungunya in South China’s Guangdong Province. The mosquito-borne disease is spread primarily by Aedes mosquitoes and has no specific treatment. Prevention measures, such as using insect repellent and long-sleeved clothing during the day, can help.
The World Health Organization (WHO) had previously warned about a potential repeat of the 2004-2005 chikungunya epidemic in the Indian Ocean region. The current surge began in early 2025 and has affected several islands, including La Reunion, Mayotte, and Mauritius.
The CDC has not commented on its plans for issuing a travel notice yet. However, the growing number of cases in China suggests that the agency may soon take action to advise travelers about the risks associated with visiting the country.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cdc-considers-travel-notice-china-chikungunya-cases-rise-bloomberg-news-2025-07-30