Tsing Yi Nature Trails Remain Closed as Chikungunya Risk Continues in 2026

In Hong Kong, several mosquito-borne diseases were reported in 2025, including chikungunya fever (CF).

As of January 3, 2026, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced a total of 82 confirmed CF cases for the previous year.

Among these, 11 were local cases, while the remainder were imported.

Due to some local cases of CF being linked to visits to the Tsing Yi Nature Trails or nearby areas in November of last year, the trails are currently closed until further notice.

The CHP is urging the public to avoid entering the Tsing Yi Nature Trails, located northwest of the city of Hong Kong, to reduce the risk of contracting CF and to prevent exposure to chemicals or interference with mosquito control operations. 

The CHP continues to advise anyone who has recently hiked along the Tsing Yi Nature Trails to seek medical attention promptly if they experience any relevant symptoms. This area of Hong Kong has about 190,000 residents.

For inquiries, the CHP says to please call the hotline at 2125 2373.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is not the only area within China impacted by the spread of the chikungunya virus in 2026.

The CDC reports there is a chikungunya outbreak in Guangdong Province.

The CDC's Level 2 travel advisory recommends vaccination for travelers visiting an area with a chikungunya outbreak. When departing from the USA for abroad in 2026, travel vaccines will be available for purchase at various clinics.