HPA warns over sharp increase in Chikungunya cases

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Health Protection Agency (HPA) has warned to exercise caution over a sharp increase in Chikungunya cases; a viral disease transmitted through mosquitoes. HPA, noting the sharp increase in Chikungunya cases in April, said 46 cases have been reported from Male’ area alone. “Cases reported in previous months were quite less,” HPA’s Spokesperson told Sun. Symptoms of Chikungunya: Fever Headache Pain in joints Preventing measures that can be