The Indian capital, Delhi, has been hit by one of its worst outbreaks of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with over 10 cases reported so far; 1,000 deaths are yet to be confirmed as being related to complications from the disease. The primary issue is the debilitating effect the disease is having on the city's population, evidenced by a number of public sector projects missing deadlines due to depleted workforces, and migrant labourers having to return home. While largely non-lethal, Chikungunya causes severe joint pain even after the fever has subsided.
The Indian capital, Delhi, has been hit by one of its worst outbreaks of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with over 1,000 cases reported so far; 10 deaths are yet to be confirmed as being related to complications from the disease. The primary issue is the debilitating effect the disease is having on the city's population, evidenced by a number of public sector projects missing deadlines due to depleted workforces, and migrant labourers having to return home. While largely non-lethal, Chikungunya causes severe joint pain even after the fever has subsided.