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Chikungunya in India

07 November 2011

According to Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials, there has been an increase in the number of chikungunya cases. A total of 54 cases have been recorded this year (2011); this compares with 33 cases for the same time period last year.

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites by covering up and the use of bite avoidance measures is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.