In response, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning for travelers headed to China and other countries dealing with outbreaks, including Bolivia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Réunion, Somalia and Sri Lanka. Chikungunya can cause serious pain, especially in the joints.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning travelers about a new virus in China called chikungunya. In response to the chikungunya outbreak in that country, the CDC is urging travelers to China to "practice enhanced precautions.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning American travelers to take “enhanced precautions” when traveling to foreign countries experiencing a chikungunya virus outbreak. The mosquito-borne illness is currently prevalent in China,