Hey fam! Big win from south China's Guangdong Province: Foshan is crushing Chikungunya fever! 🎉
Over the past 5 days, new cases dipped below 200 a day – a sign that the city’s targeted prevention measures are working. Vice Mayor Wen Xi shared at a press meet that 90%+ of patients have recovered, and there’ve been zero severe cases or deaths so far. 🙌
So, what’s behind this success? It’s all about a full-on mosquito control mission: draining stagnant water, exterminating adult mosquitoes, and disinfecting hotspots. Plus, fast-track patient treatment is helping folks get back on their feet pronto. 🦟💥
But heads up: monsoon rains and typhoons in our region can boost mosquito activity. To stay ahead, Foshan is rolling out more public health campaigns, cleaning up breeding sites, and keeping those mosquito squads on high alert. 🌧️🚫
Quick refresher: Chikungunya is a virus you catch from mosquito bites. Symptoms include fever, rashes, and joint pain – think of it like dengue’s cousin, but equally uncomfortable!
Living through rainy season in South and Southeast Asia? Remember: clear water around your home, use mosquito repellent, and join local gotong royong (Indonesia), sama-sama clean-ups (Malaysia), or community seva (India). Every effort helps us beat the buzz together! 💪🌏
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Various measures lead to fewer new Chikungunya cases in south China
cgtn.com
