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October Surprise 2024

Mosquito that carries dengue, Zika, and chikungunya found breeding in …

An invasive species of mosquito that can transmit viral diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya has been discovered breeding in the UK for the first time. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has increased surveillance and trapping activities after invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and larvae were detected at residential properties in east London. The agency said that the risk to the …