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Chikungunya Outbreak Sparks Rights Debate in China

China is grappling with a Chikungunya virus outbreak, prompting concerns about the government's response.

Critics argue that the aggressive control measures, echoing the zero-Covid strategy, are overly intrusive.

A disturbing incident involving children's blood samples taken without parental consent fueled public outrage.

This event reignited the debate on balancing public health priorities with the protection of individual freedoms.

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Original: The Guardian (Science)

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#Chikungunya #China #Public Health #Human Rights #Disease Outbreak

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