00:00A new virus outbreak is causing global concern, and it's happening fast.
00:04China is reporting over 10,000 cases of chikungunya,
00:08a mosquito-borne virus that's now spreading across multiple cities.
00:12In Foshan alone, over 7,000 people have been infected.
00:15Patients are being quarantined in hospitals under mosquito nets
00:19in scenes eerily similar to the early days of COVID.
00:22This virus isn't new.
00:24It sparked a global outbreak in 2004,
00:27but now it's back and spreading again across Asia, Africa, and even Europe and the U.S.
00:33Symptoms include fever, rashes, and debilitating joint pain that can last months.
00:38And in severe cases, it can damage the heart, brain, or even lead to death.
00:43A 12-year-old in Hong Kong just tested positive after visiting Foshan, triggering panic.
00:48The CDC has issued a travel advisory and is urging Americans to get vaccinated if heading to outbreak
00:54zones. There's no cure, just painkillers and rest, so prevention is key.
00:59Wear long sleeves. Use repellent. And stay alert.
01:04Because with over 240,000 cases worldwide in 2025 and new infections in the U.S.,
01:10this virus is no longer just a regional threat. It's global.
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