The New Under Ground Church-THE TRUTH MUST BE TOLD: Quarantine Mania Hits—What’s China Hiding?...China’s sweeping Covid-style quarantines and surveillance during a new mosquito-borne virus outbreak have reignited global fears about authoritarian overreach and the risk of another pandemic threatening American security and freedoms.

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Quarantine Mania Hits—What’s China Hiding?...China’s sweeping Covid-style quarantines and surveillance during a new mosquito-borne virus outbreak have reignited global fears about authoritarian overreach and the risk of another pandemic threatening American security and freedoms.

Quarantine Mania Hits—What’s China Hiding?

China’s sweeping Covid-style quarantines and surveillance during a new mosquito-borne virus outbreak have reignited global fears about authoritarian overreach and the risk of another pandemic threatening American security and freedoms.

China’s Quarantine Tactics Revive Pandemic-Era Fears

In July and August 2025, Foshan in China’s Guangdong province became the epicenter of a rare and major outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus previously uncommon in the country. With more than 7,000 cases reported in Foshan alone and additional cases across at least 12 other cities, Chinese authorities deployed strict public health measures reminiscent of the Covid-19 era. These included mandatory quarantines, enforced hospitalizations, and mass surveillance of pharmaceutical purchases. International observers and many Americans see these moves as a stark reminder of the dangers of centralized, unchecked government power—especially when civil liberties and privacy are sacrificed in the name of crisis management.

The outbreak’s escalation prompted not only local lockdowns but also global travel advisories, as cases spread to Hong Kong and sparked concern about the virus crossing borders. In a decision that alarmed civil liberties advocates, Chinese authorities ordered all pharmacies to register the identities of customers buying medications for symptoms associated with the virus. This heavy-handed surveillance approach has been criticized as an erosion of personal freedom and a troubling echo of pandemic-era overreach, fueling fears that such tactics—if normalized abroad—could one day threaten American privacy and constitutional rights.

Global Spread and Economic Impact Heighten Risks

Chikungunya, first identified in Africa in 1952, is spread by Aedes mosquitoes and causes fever, severe joint pain, and, in some cases, long-term complications. While outbreaks have occurred in Africa, Asia, and the Americas before, China’s current crisis is distinguished by its sheer scale and the government’s aggressive containment tactics. The surge in cases—over 7,000 in a matter of weeks—has strained local healthcare, disrupted commerce, and revived memories of supply chain chaos and travel bans that accompanied previous global health emergencies. International health agencies like the WHO and the US CDC have issued warnings and advisories, emphasizing the need for vigilance and strong border controls to prevent a repeat of the last decade’s mistakes.

The outbreak’s timing is especially concerning for Americans who recall the devastating economic and social consequences of prolonged shutdowns. The possibility of chikungunya becoming endemic in southern China, or spreading through global travel, poses a real threat to international trade, tourism, and public health. Pharmaceutical companies have rushed to deploy newly approved vaccines, but uptake remains limited, and questions linger about transparency and the effectiveness of China’s reporting. For many conservatives, this situation underscores the importance of secure borders, local control, and skepticism toward globalist health directives that often sideline American sovereignty in favor of international coordination.

Expert Warnings and the Need for Vigilance

Public health experts agree that the combination of rapid virus transmission, aggressive government intervention, and international travel creates a volatile mix. The World Health Organization’s Diana Rojas Alvarez has warned that failing to learn from history could lead to a repeat of past global epidemics. Meanwhile, Chinese CDC officials admit the outbreak began with an imported case and spread quickly due to favorable mosquito conditions and dense urban populations. While most reported cases have been mild and no deaths have occurred, the long-term impact remains uncertain, and the specter of government overreach continues to loom large.

The outbreak in China is a stark reminder of the risks posed by centralized regimes with little regard for personal liberty. Americans—having endured years of “emergency” policies that chipped away at constitutional rights—should remain alert to any attempts to import similar surveillance or health mandates here at home. The lesson is clear: robust national borders, transparent government, and a steadfast commitment to individual freedom are the best defenses against both pandemics and power grabs masquerading as public health.