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The U.S. Is Warning Travelers About an Outbreak in This Popular Beach Destination—Citing ‘Severe Illness’

U.S. health officials flag a chikungunya surge in Costa Rica’s top beach region, warning travelers of severe illness.

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The brief

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rolled out a Level 2 chikungunya notice for Costa Rica’s Guan‑Guanacaste Province, a hotspot for beach tourism, citing reports of severe illness among visitors. The alert arrived alongside a U.S. travel advisory highlighted by Inshorts, which also queried whether India might be added to the list of affected regions.

Health and Me reported that the United Kingdom issued a parallel advisory, expanding the warning to include yellow‑fever concerns. No contradictory details emerged across the four outlets; collectively they confirm the Level 2 status and the joint U.S.–UK advisories remain in effect as travelers plan summer trips.

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Quick answers

What disease prompted the travel alerts?

Chikungunya, with yellow‑fever also referenced in the joint U.S.–UK advisories.

Which destination is identified as the outbreak hotspot?

Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province, a popular beach destination.

Which agencies issued the travel advisories?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United Kingdom’s health authority, as reported by Health and Me.

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