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Chikungunya in India

12 March 2012

Chikungunya virus infection has been reported in Thiruvananthapuram, especially in the coastal belt. According to sources, 10 chikungunya cases have been reported from the coastal region of Anchuthengu where over 500 cases of fever have been reported in the past two weeks.

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.