Authorities are fighting in the city of Fosan, against its rapidly expanding outburst, which is broadcast only by mosquitoes and has already contaminated thousands of people in just four weeks. Although rarely deadly, it causes high fever and severe joint pain.
Spreads out and off the fuselage the virus
Although Fosan is the focus of the outbreak, at least 12 more cities in Guangdong province have reported cases. A few incidents were also confirmed in the neighboring province of Hunan, Macao and in, where a 12 -year -old boy was infected after a trip to Fosan.
At the same time, the Chinese authorities have instructed residents to remove stagnant water from their homes, such as pots, coffee makers or spare bottles, and threaten with fines of up to $ 10,000 ($ 1,400) in the event of their non -compliance.
Authorities, of course, argue that the situation remains under control. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that “the epidemic is effectively treated”.
International concern and reactions
The epidemic has caused concern abroad. On Friday, US Disease Control and Prevention Centers (CDC) issued a level 2 travel directive on Guangdong province, inviting travelers to avoid mosquito bites and vaccinate before the trip.
The spread of cases from the Indian Ocean islands to Europe and other areas prompted the World Health Organization in July to call on countries to act in order to prevent a large scale outburst.
According to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, about 240,000 cases of chicks and 90 deaths worldwide have been recorded this year, with the highest burden being recorded in South America.
High probability of spreading and in Cyprus
His concern about the possible spread of the chickpeas in Cyprus in Cyprus, epidemiologist Dr. Michalis Voniatis.
Speaking to Dr. Voniatis, lists all the information that the audience should keep in mind about this virus. “There is a high chance of expanding to Cyprus,” he said.
Initially he said that the mosquito, which is a carrier of the chickpea virus, belongs to the AEDES AEGYPTI category in Cyprus. “Possible infection by Aedes Aegypti can cause high fever and severe joint pain.
If one realizes these symptoms, they should contact their personal physician. It is emphasized that the virus is not fatal. However, vulnerable groups must be very careful. People who have a history of diseases, older people over 65 and infants »
Still, Dr. Voniatis pointed out that the disease has already occurred in Europe in Italy and France, and has also occurred in the US, Asia, Africa. He even stressed that there are vaccines in the US. However, in Cyprus, appropriate medication is proposed in consultation with the patient’s personal physician.
Finally, he said that there should be immediately information on the chickeuni virus, from the state to the citizens.
