Guangzhou has recently launched a large-scale mosquito control campaign to prevent mosquito-borne diseases such as chikungunya. However, local residents have reported that some communities have resorted to extreme measures to prevent mosquito breeding by sealing green belts with cement and drainage holes with tape. The authorities' excessive epidemic prevention measures have sparked controversy online.
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Guangzhou has recently launched a large-scale mosquito control campaign to prevent mosquito-borne diseases such as chikungunya. However, local residents have reported that some communities have resorted to extreme measures to prevent mosquito breeding by sealing green belts with cement and drainage holes with tape. The authorities' excessive epidemic prevention measures have sparked controversy online.