Hong Kong has confirmed its first imported case of chikungunya fever since 2019, so should you worry about a local outbreak?
Hong Kong has confirmed its first imported case of chikungunya fever since 2019, involving a 12-year-old boy, with health authorities urging residents to step up vigilance against the mosquito-borne disease.
Should residents worry about a local outbreak? What protective measures should be taken? The Post breaks down the details for you.
The head of the communicable disease branch of the Centre for Health Protection, Dr Albert Au Ka-wing, said the boy lived in Kwun Tong and was diagnosed with the disease after returning from mainland China.
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