Over 7,000 cases of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus have been reported across the Guangdong province of China since July, resulting in Covid-style containment measures. Authorities of Foshan City, the worst-affected area, have directed hospitalisation for patients, where they will be protected with mosquito nets.&nbsp;They will only be discharged from the hospital after they test negative or complete a seven-day stay. The chikungunya virus spreads after an infected mosquito bites an individual. It causes severe joint pain and fever, which can last for years as well, according to a report by the BBC.&nbsp;This virus is rare in China but is common in South and Southeast Asia and parts of Africa. Along with Foshan, the outbreak of this virus has spread across multiple Chinese cities. According to the South China Morning Post, at least 12 other cities across Guangdong province were affected by chikungunya infections, with nearly 3,000 new cases recorded in the past week alone.&nbsp;The first case was also confirmed on Monday in Hong Kong after a 12-year-old boy was detected with chikungunya symptoms while visiting Foshan in July. “This is scary. The prolonged consequences sound very painful,” a user posted on Weibo.&nbsp;Meanwhile, health authorities confirmed all the reported cases are mild, and 95 per cent of patients are recovering within a week. Still, the US has advised all its people who are travelling to China to exercise “increased caution” in response to the outbreak.<h3>What is the chikungunya virus?</h3>This disease occurs after people are bitten by an infected mosquito. The symptoms of chikungunya occur within three to seven days, which include fever, joint pain, rash, headache, muscle pain, and swollen joints.&nbsp;In this case, patients feel better within a week most of the time, but in severe cases, the joint pain can last for months or even years. In this case, Newborns, the elderly, and people with underlying medical conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, are more susceptible to the virus.

Foshan City has been directed to hospitalise patients, where their beds will be protected with mosquito nets. In addition, Hong Kong was also confirmed with the virus after a 12-year-old boy was detected with chikungunya symptoms.

Over 7,000 cases of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus have been reported across the Guangdong province of China since July, resulting in Covid-style containment measures. Authorities of Foshan City, the worst-affected area, have directed hospitalisation for patients, where they will be protected with mosquito nets. They will only be discharged from the hospital after they test negative or complete a seven-day stay. The chikungunya virus spreads after an infected mosquito bites an individual. It causes severe joint pain and fever, which can last for years as well, according to a report by the BBC. This virus is rare in China but is common in South and Southeast Asia and parts of Africa. Along with Foshan, the outbreak of this virus has spread across multiple Chinese cities. According to the South China Morning Post, at least 12 other cities across Guangdong province were affected by chikungunya infections, with nearly 3,000 new cases recorded in the past week alone. The first case was also confirmed on Monday in Hong Kong after a 12-year-old boy was detected with chikungunya symptoms while visiting Foshan in July. “This is scary. The prolonged consequences sound very painful,” a user posted on Weibo. Meanwhile, health authorities confirmed all the reported cases are mild, and 95 per cent of patients are recovering within a week. Still, the US has advised all its people who are travelling to China to exercise “increased caution” in response to the outbreak. What is the chikungunya virus? This disease occurs after people are bitten by an infected mosquito. The symptoms of chikungunya occur within three to seven days, which include fever, joint pain, rash, headache, muscle pain, and swollen joints. In this case, patients feel better within a week most of the time, but in severe cases, the joint pain can last for months or even years. In this case, Newborns, the elderly, and people with underlying medical conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, are more susceptible to the virus.

Foshan City has been directed to hospitalise patients, where their beds will be protected with mosquito nets. In addition, Hong Kong was also confirmed with the virus after a 12-year-old boy was detected with chikungunya symptoms.

Chikungunya outbreak: COVID-19-style curbs return after over 7,000 cases reported in China’s province — Details inside

A primary school in China has made headlines after it announced that it will charge students for taking afternoon naps on desks, mats or beds. According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on Sunday (September 3), the Jiesheng Primary School in Guangdong Province will charge up to US$90 a term for taking naps.

A primary school in China has made headlines after it announced that it will charge students for taking afternoon naps on desks, mats or beds. According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on Sunday (September 3), the Jiesheng Primary School in Guangdong Province will charge up to US$90 a term for taking naps. Citing local media, the report said that local bureau education officials described the charges as not a unified regulation, but added that private schools were entitled to make the move. This development has triggered a debate online. School notice reveals types of charges As per the SCMP report, a screenshot of the Jiesheng Primary School's notice revealed the types of charges that students will have to pay to take a nap. Sleeping at the desk would incur a charge of US$28 (20 yuan). For those who prefer to lie on mats in classrooms, the fee increases to $49 (around 360 yuan) while those preferring to sleep in beds in private rooms would have to pay $93 (around 680 yuan). A staff member at the school, who chose to remain anonymous, told local media the existence of these nap charges. The staff member said the new charges were in line with official regulations. However, the member also said this rule was not mandatory and students could choose to go back home during their lunch break. A spokesperson for Dongguan City Development and Reform Bureau said the charges were reasonable as teachers were required to be present to supervise and take care of students while they were taking a nap. 'Is this a joke?' The plan to charge students of Jiesheng Primary School for napping caused angry reactions online. As per the report, one online observer said, "Is this a joke? The school has gone crazy just to make money." Another observer called the plan ridiculous and questioned whether the school would charge a fee for going to the restroom or breathing. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Primary school in China to charge students up to $90 a term for afternoon naps

China's Guangdong province continued to register more <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/why-scientists-are-concerned-about-virus-leaks-at-biolabs-389030">COVID-19 </a>cases&nbsp;as authorities moved to lockdown compounds and streets.

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The province which is a key economic hub has reported at least 41 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-blow-your-mind-faucis-emails-reveal-chaos-confusion-during-covid-388891">coronavirus</a> cases since late May. Guangzhou and cities in Foshan reported the most number of cases.

The health officials have ordered citizens to produce negative COVID-19 tests after they arrive in the hotspots with strict quarantine rules in place.

Authorities in Guangdong have ordered mass testing amid a surge in virus cases as airport&nbsp;authorities cancelled flights. City health officials said there were cases of the Delta variant which was under investigation.

Guangzhou's central Liwan district was lockdown last weekend with markets and schools ordered to shut.

On Monday, China had reported 24 fresh COVID-19 cases with outbreaks reported in Shenzhen&nbsp;reportedly brought in by port workers.

China has tightened quartine&nbsp;measures for travellers as cases have risen sporadically this year with stringent hotel quarantines as reports of varients from overseas has reportedly been on the rise.

China has reported 91,146 coronavirus cases with 4,636 fatalities.

(With inputs from Agencies)

China's Guangdong province continued to register more COVID-19 cases as authorities moved to lockdown compounds and streets. Watch: The province which is a key economic hub has reported at least 41 new coronavirus cases since late May.

China's Guangdong province continued to register more COVID-19 cases as authorities moved to lockdown compounds and streets. Watch: The province which is a key economic hub has reported at least 41 new coronavirus cases since late May. Guangzhou and cities in Foshan reported the most number of cases. The health officials have ordered citizens to produce negative COVID-19 tests after they arrive in the hotspots with strict quarantine rules in place. Authorities in Guangdong have ordered mass testing amid a surge in virus cases as airport authorities cancelled flights. City health officials said there were cases of the Delta variant which was under investigation. Guangzhou's central Liwan district was lockdown last weekend with markets and schools ordered to shut. On Monday, China had reported 24 fresh COVID-19 cases with outbreaks reported in Shenzhen reportedly brought in by port workers. China has tightened quartine measures for travellers as cases have risen sporadically this year with stringent hotel quarantines as reports of varients from overseas has reportedly been on the rise. China has reported 91,146 coronavirus cases with 4,636 fatalities. (With inputs from Agencies)

China's Guangdong province tightens COVID-19 restrictions amid virus surge

55-kilometre cross-sea bridge between Macau, Hong Kong and Zhuhai opens

The fourth typhoon of this year, Ewiniar, made landfall at Xinliao Town in south China's Guangdong Province at around&nbsp;06:25&nbsp;and swept across the Leizhou Peninsula afterwards. 
 
After making landfall, the strong typhoon moved across the Leizhou Peninsula at a speed of five kilometres per hour and had a prolonged impact on Zhanjiang, a city in Guangdong Province, which was battered by rain from Tuesday&nbsp;evening on. 
 
"This round of rainfall has almost ended the drought. As the rainfall was relatively concentrated, some areas saw temporary flooding. And fighting the drought has been replaced by fighting floods," said Ning Bopeng, the director from the office of drought relief, flood control and typhoon prevention of Zhanjiang City. 
 
Typhoon Ewiniar is moving north at 10 kilometres per hour and is expected to hit Guangdong again later&nbsp;on Thursday, according to the Guangdong Meteorology Observatory. 
 
Local authorities have asked the owners of over 10,000 fishing boats to either stay in the harbour or take shelter. They also closed 12 tourist destinations. 
 
The city has opened 442 shelters and relocated more than 10,000 residents. 
 
The torrential rain brought by Typhoon Ewiniar already caused widespread flooding in Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province. 
 
The rainfall in the city from&nbsp;20:00&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;to&nbsp;10:00&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;surpassed 100 millimetres, according to data collected from more than 20 stations in the city. 
 
Five districts in the city issued a yellow alert, the third highest of China's four-tier warning system for heavy rain, and seven districts issued an orange alert, the second highest. 
 
With the second landfall of Typhoon Ewiniar eminent, rain is expected to affect the city until&nbsp;Saturday.

Typhoon Ewiniar is moving north at 10 kilometres per hour and is expected to hit Guangdong again later on Thursday, according to the Guangdong Meteorology Observatory.

The fourth typhoon of this year, Ewiniar, made landfall at Xinliao Town in south China's Guangdong Province at around 06:25 and swept across the Leizhou Peninsula afterwards. After making landfall, the strong typhoon moved across the Leizhou Peninsula at a speed of five kilometres per hour and had a prolonged impact on Zhanjiang, a city in Guangdong Province, which was battered by rain from Tuesday evening on. "This round of rainfall has almost ended the drought. As the rainfall was relatively concentrated, some areas saw temporary flooding. And fighting the drought has been replaced by fighting floods," said Ning Bopeng, the director from the office of drought relief, flood control and typhoon prevention of Zhanjiang City. Typhoon Ewiniar is moving north at 10 kilometres per hour and is expected to hit Guangdong again later on Thursday, according to the Guangdong Meteorology Observatory. Local authorities have asked the owners of over 10,000 fishing boats to either stay in the harbour or take shelter. They also closed 12 tourist destinations. The city has opened 442 shelters and relocated more than 10,000 residents. The torrential rain brought by Typhoon Ewiniar already caused widespread flooding in Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province. The rainfall in the city from 20:00 Wednesday to 10:00 Thursday surpassed 100 millimetres, according to data collected from more than 20 stations in the city. Five districts in the city issued a yellow alert, the third highest of China's four-tier warning system for heavy rain, and seven districts issued an orange alert, the second highest. With the second landfall of Typhoon Ewiniar eminent, rain is expected to affect the city until Saturday.

Typhoon Ewininar brings torrential downpours to south China

Typhoon Nida swept through Hong Kong on Tuesday, shutting down most of the financial hub with gale-force winds and disrupting hundreds of flights, while low-lying areas were put on flood alert.&nbsp; 
 
Hong Kong&#39;s first major typhoon this year brought gusts of more than 100 kilo metres per hour after earlier making landfall in China&#39;s Guangdong province and prompted the observatory to issue an amber warning, signifying heavy rain, at 5.20 am Hong Kong time (2120 GMT).&nbsp; 
 
More than 150 flights were cancelled, the Airport Authority said, with Cathay Pacific and Dragonair warning none of their flights would be operating until 2 pm (0600 GMT) at the earliest.&nbsp; 
 
Hundreds of passengers were stranded at the airport and 290 flights delayed.&nbsp; 
 
Nida was moving gradually to the inland areas of Guangdong and winds near its centre had showed signs of weakening, according to the Hong Kong Observatory.&nbsp; 
 
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that the morning trading in its securities market, including Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect trading, and derivatives market has been delayed due to the issuance of Typhoon Signal Number 8.&nbsp; 
 
The morning trading session at the Hong Kong stock exchange will be suspended if the typhoon signal remains at 8 or higher at 9 am local time (0100 GMT).&nbsp; 
 
The stock market will be shut for the rest of the day if a typhoon signal 8 is still in place by noon.&nbsp; 
 
Streets were largely deserted and shops shuttered since Monday evening when the typhoon signal 8 was hoisted, prompting many people to leave work early.&nbsp; 
 
Across the border, Guangdong province closed offices, factories and schools on Monday as it braced for Nida.&nbsp; 
 
Last month, Typhoon Nepartak drove at least 420,000 Chinese from their homes and caused more than 7.1 billion yuan ($1.1 billion) in losses in Fujian province alone.&nbsp; 
 
(Reuters) 
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Hong Kong stock exchange suspended morning trading. The market could remain shut for the day if typhoon signal 8 still in place

Typhoon Nida swept through Hong Kong on Tuesday, shutting down most of the financial hub with gale-force winds and disrupting hundreds of flights, while low-lying areas were put on flood alert. Hong Kong's first major typhoon this year brought gusts of more than 100 kilo metres per hour after earlier making landfall in China's Guangdong province and prompted the observatory to issue an amber warning, signifying heavy rain, at 5.20 am Hong Kong time (2120 GMT). More than 150 flights were cancelled, the Airport Authority said, with Cathay Pacific and Dragonair warning none of their flights would be operating until 2 pm (0600 GMT) at the earliest. Hundreds of passengers were stranded at the airport and 290 flights delayed. Nida was moving gradually to the inland areas of Guangdong and winds near its centre had showed signs of weakening, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that the morning trading in its securities market, including Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect trading, and derivatives market has been delayed due to the issuance of Typhoon Signal Number 8. The morning trading session at the Hong Kong stock exchange will be suspended if the typhoon signal remains at 8 or higher at 9 am local time (0100 GMT). The stock market will be shut for the rest of the day if a typhoon signal 8 is still in place by noon. Streets were largely deserted and shops shuttered since Monday evening when the typhoon signal 8 was hoisted, prompting many people to leave work early. Across the border, Guangdong province closed offices, factories and schools on Monday as it braced for Nida. Last month, Typhoon Nepartak drove at least 420,000 Chinese from their homes and caused more than 7.1 billion yuan ($1.1 billion) in losses in Fujian province alone. (Reuters)

Typhoon Nida shuts Hong Kong, low-lying areas put on flood alert