Epidemiological data

In 2010, 79 individual cases of chikungunya were reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland compared to 59 in 2009. Chikungunya does not occur in the United Kingdom. All cases reported have been acquired as a result of travelling to endemic areas, the majority to South and South East Asia and Africa. [See table: note that the totals in the table may be higher than the total cases as some cases had travelled to more than one country.] See the chikungunya annual reports for further information.

Laboratory-confirmed cases of chikungunya by region of travel, England, Wales and Northern Ireland: 2009 - 2010

Data provided by the Special Pathogens Reference Unit, Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Reponse, Porton Down. Note that data for 2009 and 2010 are not comparable to those previously published due to changes in ascertainment and laboratory methods.

Annual reports

• 6 May 2011: Epidemiology of chikungunya in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: 2010, HPR Report  
• 6 May 2011: Epidemiology of chikungunya in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: 2009 (PDF, 148 KB)