77-Year-Old with Chronic Illnesses Dies After Chikungunya Infection in HK

A 77-year-old man in Hong Kong died after contracting chikungunya, a rare but serious virus that can cause severe fever and joint pain, highlighting health risks from mosquito-borne diseases.

• The 77-year-old man developed fever, joint pain, and a rash after returning to Hong Kong from the mainland over a week ago, leading to his hospitalization.
• Despite medical attention at a private hospital, his condition worsened, resulting in his transfer to the intensive care unit of Ruttonjee Hospital in Hong Kong.
• Health authorities noted that severe symptoms and fatalities from chikungunya are extremely rare, indicating a significant health risk from the virus and its transmission by mosquitoes.