Chinese authorities are using nets, spraying insecticide and even deploying drones to fight the mosquito-borne chikungunya ...

Chinese authorities have taken action to curb the spread of chikungunya, a virus causing fever and joint pain.

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With thousands of confirmed cases, the outbreak appears to be the biggest ever in China. Chikungunya is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and mostly causes mild symptoms ...

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