Holidaymakers wishing to travel to a 'paradise' island to soak up the sun have been warned of an outbreak of a virus that causes "severe pain". The Seychelles is one of the most scenic parts of Africa. The archipelago in the Indian Ocean ishome to stunning beachesand coastal resorts, making it a popular spot for luxury holidaymakers from around the world. This is helped byits attractive weather conditions, with temperatures of around 31C in March and April.

However, a current outbreak of Chikungunya might put some travellers off visiting the East African country.The virusis spread by mosquitoes and causes severe pain, with symptoms including muscle pain, headaches, nausea, fatigue and rashes. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning to Americans heading to the Seychelles, citing an "outbreak" of the virus. It has issued a Level 2 travel warning, advising people to take enhanced precautions when visiting the country.

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The CDC recommends that tourists travelling to the Seychelles protect themselves by avoiding mosquito bites. This can be done by using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants, and staying in places with air conditioning or that have screens on the windows and doors.

Meanwhile, tourists are also urged to get vaccinated beforetravelling to an area with an outbreak of Chikungunya. Pregnant people should reconsider travel to affected areas, particularly if they are close to their due date.

The UK Foreign Office has not issued a warning to British tourists over the Chikungunya virus. The NHS explains that the virus istransmitted by the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito.

However, it cannot be passed from one person to the other. Most people who contract the virus make a full recovery, although muscle pain and fatigue can persist for months in some cases.

It typically takes between four and eight days for symptoms to present after a person has been bitten by a mosquito. Fever and joint pain are usually the first symptoms to appear.

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