00:00A deadly virus is spreading fast, and now the CDC is sounding the alarm for travelers
00:04worldwide.
00:05It's called chikungunya, and it's more than just a strange name.
00:09This mosquito-borne virus causes sudden, severe joint pain that can leave you unable
00:14to walk for months.
00:15Since early 2022-25, over 240,000 cases and 90 deaths have been reported across 16 countries.
00:23China is facing its largest outbreak ever with more than 10,000 cases, prompting COVID-style
00:28lockdowns, and even drone spraying.
00:31Now the CDC has expanded its Level 2 travel advisory to include Kenya, Madagascar, Somalia,
00:37and Sri Lanka.
00:38High-risk countries also include Brazil, India, Thailand, and more.
00:42The danger?
00:43Infected travelers could bring it home.
00:45And with over 4.7 million Americans flying internationally each day, local outbreaks in the U.S. are just
00:51one mosquito bite away.
00:53There's no cure, only symptom relief.
00:56But there are vaccines for those heading into outbreak zones.
00:59Protect yourself.
01:01Wear insect repellent.
01:02And remember, it only takes one bite to change everything.
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