Virus Outbreak Sickens Thousands, Kills 9 at Vacation Spots

The CDC issues a Level 2 travel alert for the Seychelles, a luxurious Indian Ocean island chain, due to a chikungunya virus outbreak spread by mosquito bites. Thousands fall sick with fever, joint pain, headaches, muscle aches, swelling, and rashes, while 9 people die across four popular vacation destinations. Most recover in a week, but some suffer severe joint pain for months or years; death remains rare. Read more about this...