New York confirms state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus: What it is, how it spreads, and how to stay safe

New York has confirmed its first locally acquired chikungunya case in six years, a concerning development as the infected individual had no international travel. This marks the first such transmission in the U.S. since 2019. Health officials emphasize low current risk but urge mosquito bite prevention and elimination of breeding sites.

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