Guangdong Province is experiencing extreme heat and frequent rainfall, accelerating mosquito breeding and leading to a surge in mosquito-borne diseases.
As of July 24, Foshan's five districts reported over 4,000 confirmed cases of chikungunya fever. By July 25, Guangzhou and Yangjiang had also confirmed new cases.
Five key measures to prevent chikungunya fever are outlined below:
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