Overview

• Guangdong province has recorded more than 8,000 chikungunya infections, marking China’s largest outbreak to date.
• Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control reported its first imported case in a traveler from Foshan, triggering heightened screening measures.
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has maintained a Level 2 travel advisory for Guangdong, advising enhanced mosquito-bite prevention.
• Chinese authorities continue COVID-style containment with household inspections, drone-based fogging and fines up to $1,400 for stagnant water.
• Rights groups have criticized intrusive measures after reports of late-night home entries and forced blood sampling without parental consent.