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Excruciating tropical disease can now be transmitted in most of Europe, study finds

18.02.2026 07:00 | The Guardian World

‘Shocking’ data shows the climate crisis and invasive mosquitos mean chikungunya could spread in 29 countriesAn excruciatingly painful tropical disease called chikungunya can now be transmitted by mosquitoes across most of Europe, a study has found.Higher temperatures due to the climate crisis mean infections are now possible for more than six months of the year in Spain, Greece and other southern European countries, and for two months a year in south-east England. Continuing global heating means it is only a matter of time before the disease expands further northwards, the scientists said. Continue reading...

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