Following the outbreaks of chikungunya in the Indian Ocean (2005-2006) and in Italy (2007), emphasis was put on mapping the current distribution of the vector, as well as the risk for its further spread in the EU.
Pärast chikungunya-palaviku puhanguid India ookeani piirkonnas (2005–2006) ja Itaalias (2007) keskenduti vektori esinemise ja selle Euroopa Liidus edasise levimise ohu kaardistamisele.