A $1.7 million shortfall jeopardizes the Santa Clara County Vector Control District’s vital work controlling mosquito and tick-borne illnesses. Without a solution, employees warn that operations could cease, leaving residents vulnerable to diseases like West Nile.

Chikungunya’s appearance in New York is a wake-up call to pay attention to insect-borne illnesses. Public health experts urge concern but caution against panic, highlighting the need to stay informed and aware.