In Fight Against Malaria, an Unexpected — and Snuggly — Shield

Treating baby wraps with a mosquito repellent shows promising protection against a top killer of children.

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Iceland Says It Is No Longer Mosquito Free

Iceland was one of the only mosquito-free places in the world, at least according to its records. Not anymore.

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How a Long Island Woman Was Diagnosed With Chikungunya

A Long Island woman had no idea what had hit her. Her pursuit of an answer led to a mosquito-borne disease rarely seen in the United States.

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New York Confirms State’s First Locally Acquired Case of Chikungunya

Testing proved that a Long Island woman had been exposed to the mosquito-borne virus, which is more commonly seen in the Caribbean and Central and South America.

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Mosquito-Borne Illness Rarely Seen in U.S. Is Suspected on Long Island

Chikungunya, which is endemic in parts of South America, Africa and Asia, may be the cause of a woman’s illness.

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New Malaria Case Prompts Testing of Mosquitoes in New Jersey

A Morris County resident may have contracted the illness locally, which would be the first known instance in decades of someone being exposed while in the state.

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Cases of Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Are Surging Globally: What to Know

Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China and other places that have not seen it before.

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The Unseen Health Dangers of Floodwaters

Even if the water looks safe, it could be filled with sewage and other hazards.

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China’s Fight Against Chikungunya Virus Tests a City’s Post-Covid Patience

The authorities are inspecting homes, tracking purchases of fever medicines and deploying drones as they urge people to join an eradication campaign that echoes Covid measures.

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