China reports 7,000 cases of chikungunya virus

China reports over 7,000 cases of chikungunya virus, with a sharp increase in infections in Guangdong province. Measures akin to those during the Covid-19 pandemic are being implemented in cities like Foshan, with patients required to stay in hospitals and beds protected with mosquito nets. Authorities are urging residents to remove stagnant water, releasing mosquito-eating fish and drones to curb the spread of the virus.