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Other Viruses => Other Viruses And Diseases => Topic started by: Masked Man on February 13, 2026, 02:49:19 pm
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Seychelles Mosquito Virus Outbreak: What To Know About Chikungunya
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Feb 13, 2026
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel warning for Americans headed to the Seychelles over an outbreak of chikungunya diseasre virus.
The CDC’s Level 2 travel health notice, issued on February 5, urges travelers to take extra precautions to protect against the mosquito-borne viral disease.
LINK:
https://www.newsweek.com/seychelles-mosquito-virus-outbreak-chikungunya-what-to-know-11519695
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The CDC is responding to widespread transmission of chikungunya virus across multiple international destinations. The agency issued a Level 2—“Practice Enhanced Precautions”—advisory for the Seychelles on Feb. 12 following a surge in confirmed cases across the 115-island archipelago. Bolivia and Suriname received similar advisories earlier this month. Active Level 2 notices also remain in place for Cuba and Sri Lanka.
LINK:
https://sundayguardianlive.com/health/what-is-the-virus-outbreak-behind-the-new-us-travel-advisory-health-officials-raise-alarm-over-crippling-mosquito-borne-virus-in-seychelles-170071/