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CDC Issues Urgent Travel Advisory Over Deadly Chikungunya Virus :police_car_light:
A dangerous mosquito-borne virus is sweeping across the globe — and it could be heading to the US. The chikungunya virus has already infected over 240,000 people and caused 90 deaths across 16 countries, including China, Brazil, India, and Thailand.

Now, the CDC has expanded its Level 2 travel advisory, warning travelers to take enhanced precautions when visiting newly affected countries like Kenya, Madagascar, Somalia, and Sri Lanka. With no specific cure and symptoms that include crippling joint pain, chikungunya poses a real threat to global health.

In this video, we break down everything you need to know about the virus, how it spreads, who’s most at risk, and how you can protect yourself before your next trip.
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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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