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New York health officials confirm state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus (apnews.com)
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The state Department of Health said Tuesday that the virus, which has been spreading in China and elsewhere, was identified in a person living in Nassau County on Long Island.

A person living in New York has tested positive for the chikungunya virus in what state health officials say is the first reported transmission of the mosquito-borne illness within the United States in six years

The state Department of Health said Tuesday that the virus, which has been spreading in China and elsewhere, was identified in a person living in Nassau County on Long Island.

The county’s health department, in a separate statement, said the person began experiencing symptoms in August after having traveled outside of the region, but not out of the country.

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[–] higgsboson@piefed.social 0 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Article about chikungunya with no mention of Aedes aegypti? For shame, AP.

edit: lol. Downvote the only comment. classic.