A virus spread through mosquito bites is hitting China, prompting fears that it could make its way to the United States.
The illness known as the chikungunya virus is transmitted when the insect feeds on an infected person and moves on to bite another individual, Fox News reported on Thursday.
The outlet said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a level two alert on Wednesday regarding the outbreak in China’s Guangdong Province. The agency’s website urged people to “Practice Enhanced Precautions” if they travel to China.
“Outbreaks have occurred in countries in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and…
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