Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus Poses Global Risk, Warns WHO

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it.

The WHO said it was picking up exactly the same early warning signs as in a major outbreak two decades ago and wanted to prevent a repeat.

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever and severe joint pain, which is often debilitating. In some cases it can be deadly.

Continue reading to learn more about the Chikungunya virus outbreak, written by Agence France-Presse.

Science Alert: Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus Poses Global Risk, Warns WHO

Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus Poses Global Risk, Warns WHO

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it.

The WHO said it was picking up exactly the same early warning signs as in a major outbreak two decades ago and wanted to prevent a repeat.

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever and severe joint pain, which is often debilitating. In some cases it can be deadly.

Continue reading to learn more about the Chikungunya virus outbreak, written by Agence France-Presse.

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Science Alert: Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus Poses Global Risk, Warns WHO

Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus Poses Global Risk, Warns WHO

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it.

The WHO said it was picking up exactly the same early warning signs as in a major outbreak two decades ago and wanted to prevent a repeat.

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever and severe joint pain, which is often debilitating. In some cases it can be deadly.

Continue reading to learn more about the Chikungunya virus outbreak, written by Agence France-Presse.

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