China reports over 7,000 chikungunya cases; strict measures implemented to control outbreak.

Over 7,000 cases of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus causing fever and severe joint pain, have been reported in China's Guangdong province since July. The virus, spread by Aedes mosquitoes, has led to strict containment measures, including hospitalizations, drone surveillance, and the release of mosquito-eating fish. While most cases are mild, the outbreak has prompted travel advisories and heightened concerns, with local authorities taking "decisive and forceful" actions to prevent further spread.