While a person infected with dengue or chikungunya cannot pass the virus to another person, they can infect other mosquitoes which can further spread the disease. Zika can be transmitted from an infected person through sexual intercourse.<\/p>\n
The southeastern region of Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes \u2014 which was the second most affected French region in 2024 and already recorded 68 cases of chikungunya and dengue in May \u2014 has issued recommendations<\/a> to help eradicate the mosquitoes, which have spread to over one quarter of the municipalities in the region.<\/p>\n They urge<\/a> people to store, empty or cover containers that could accumulate water, which can serve as breeding sites for mosquitoes, and take precautions against mosquito bites, especially when traveling. They\u2019re also sending a plea to mayors and other local officials to take action to control the spread of mosquitoes.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not just France: Belgium’s public health institute warned<\/a> that tiger mosquitoes had been found in twice as many locations in 2023 compared with the previous year. The Flemish Department of Public Health also launched<\/a> a new campaign to minimize the spread of the tiger mosquitoes earlier this month, urging people to play their part to stop the invasive insect from breeding.<\/p>\n