Terrifying warning that deadly new China virus is already HERE... as experts warn what to watch out for: 'Very worrying'

Daily Mail ^ | 9:36 BST, 6 August 2025 | Updated: 19:38 BST, 6 August 2025 | Luke Andrews

[E. Pluribus Unum]

A mosquito-borne virus that leaves victims in crippling pain and has triggered Covid-era restrictions in China is already in the US, experts say.

Chikungunya virus can cause sudden, agonizing joint pain in the hands and feet, sometimes so severe that it leaves sufferers unable to move normally for months.

Southern China is currently battling its largest outbreak since at least 2008, with more than 7,000 cases recorded in Foshan, at the epicenter, and infections in 12 other major cities. Heavy rains and warm weather have fueled a surge in mosquitoes, driving the outbreak.

Dr Louisa Messenger, a mosquito researcher in Nevada, told the Daily Mail: 'This outbreak in China is very concerning. It could already be here in the US — and really it's just one plane flight away.'

Officials have already detected 46 cases of chikungunya in the US this year, all linked to travelers returning to the country from abroad.

It is unclear how many of these are linked to China's outbreak, but the CDC has issued a warning for travelers to the country over the virus, as well as for nine other countries including Bolivia and Sri Lanka.

Estimates suggest 1.6million people travel between the US and China every year, with experts saying it only takes a single bite from a mosquito on one infected traveler to allow the disease to spread locally in America.

The US has experienced limited local transmission of the disease previously, most recently in 2014 and 2015 after cases were detected in Florida and Texas.

Chikungunya is carried by the Aedes mosquito, which has black and white striped legs and remains common across much of the US.

Officials say infections are usually detected quickly and public health teams respond fast to prevent wider spread.

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[E. Pluribus Unum]

Yeah. No.

[Behind Liberal Lines]

There’s a solution for this. It’s initials are D.D.T.

[HartleyMBaldwin]

I’ll be sure to get vaccinated for that, the very moment the vaccine is available. Or maybe not.

[generally]

Let’s all panic, set our hair on fire, and obey the goobermint. /not

Slow learners and democrats (but I repeat myself) will get hysterical over this.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

PaNiC !!

[Frank Drebin]

An excellent point and DJT is just the guy to use this “deadly” threat as the excuse to reinstate DDT sprays for Mosquitos nationwide. We have to protect the people after all.

[reasonisfaith]

1. Trust God.
2. Do not trust China.
3. Do not trust the government run media.

[mn-bush-man]

Will masks help prevent mosquito bites?

[ClearCase_guy]

It would be awesome if Trump were to use this latest fear porn attempt to his advantage and get the EPA to drop the ban on DDT. This stuff is harmless — but effective.

[Antihero101607]

Great, panicked morons are probably going to buy up all the toilet paper again.

[1Old Pro]

Will masks help prevent mosquito bites?

Yes, but only if worn in a car by yourself.

[dfwgator]

1. Trust God.
2. Do not trust China.
3. Do not trust the government run media.

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4. See a doctor and get rid of it.

[reasonisfaith]

Whatever narrative the media hands us on this, it’s guaranteed to be full of lies and distortion.

Look elsewhere for information.

[Texas Eagle]

I’m not wearing a mask!

[frogjerk]

4. See a doctor and get rid of it.

You sure about that?

[mass55th]

"...agonizing joint pain in the hands and feet, sometimes so severe that it leaves sufferers unable to move normally for months."

LOL!! I've had that for years.

[reasonisfaith]

I’m telling you, trust your God-given immune system.

[TexasFreeper2009]

not worried at all, but I expect liberals to flip for the 3rd time and start demanding everyone wear masks again any moment!

[blackdog]

My wife left the car window down overnight. It took three days to get all the GD mosquitoes out of the car.

[EnderWiggin1970]

Came from Tanzania. In 1952. Old news recycled with a strong dose of hype and anti-China fervor.