Pandemic fears erupt as China’s agonising virus hits horrifying milestone

China has rolled out measures to curb the spread of the chikungunya virus. (Image: Getty)

China has recorded 10,000 cases in an outbreak of a virus that is thought to be the largest of its kind on record in the country. The chikungunya virus is spread via mosquito bites, and symptoms can include fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling and rash. Similar to dengue fever, the young and older people, as well as those with pre-existing medical conditions, are most at risk. According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) in the US, there are no medicines to treat the condition.

The southern manufacturing hub of Foshan in Guangdong province is the area worst-affected in China at present, but its has now reached Hong Kong, with the region confirming five cases this year. Taiwan has also recorded its first infection, which is believed to have stemmed from the outbreak on the mainland. On August 6, it was reported that Chinese authorities had taken preventive measures including distributing mosquito nets and spraying clouds of disinfectant to try and curb the spread.

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