Hong Kong's Chikungunya Cases Subside

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health in Hong Kong announced today that no new cases of chikungunya fever (CF) have been reported.

The total number of confirmed CF cases in 2025 remains at 82.

As of January 14, 2026, the CHP's press release confirmed that 11 of these cases were local infections, while the others were imported from various areas.

Local cases of CF were reported following visits to the Tsing Yi Nature Trails and surrounding areas near Hong Kong in November last year, prompting the closure of the trails until further notice.

However, since the confirmation of the previous local case on December 10, 2025, no additional local cases have been reported.

Relevant government departments are conducting extensive efforts to control and prevent mosquito populations along the trails.

The CHP urges the public to refrain from entering the area to minimize the risk of contracting CF and to avoid exposure to the chemicals being used in the mosquito control operations.

While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not issued a Travel Health Advisory for Hong Kong, it did publish a Level 2 advisory in 2025, which has since been removed.

When departing from the United States for Hong Kong or any at-risk destination in 2026, chikungunya vaccination services are offered at travel health clinics located in most cities.