Mosquitoes Deployed To Kill Virus-Carrying Mosquito Larvae: How China Is Using Biological Weapons To Wage War Against Chikungunya

Mosquitoes Deployed To Kill Virus-Carrying Mosquito Larvae: How China Is Using Biological Weapons To Wage War Against Chikungunya

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Updated Aug 6, 2025 | 12:10 PM IST

SummaryChina is tackling a major chikungunya outbreak in Foshan with intense mosquito control, strict community enforcement, and hospital isolation for infected individuals. The U.S. CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Guangdong, urging mosquito precautions and vaccination. Experts warn the response echoes past extreme health campaigns and may have unintended consequences.

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