Flu virus with 'pandemic potential' found in China

[Isabella]

 

The new flu strain is similar to the swine flu that spread globally in 2009

A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China by scientists.

It emerged recently and is carried by pigs, but can infect humans, they say.

The researchers are concerned that it could mutate further so that it can spread easily from person to person, and trigger a global outbreak.

While it is not an immediate problem, they say, it has "all the hallmarks" of being highly adapted to infect humans and needs close monitoring.

As it's new, people could have little or no immunity to the virus.

The scientists write in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that measures to control the virus in pigs, and the close monitoring of swine industry workers, should be swiftly implemented.

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-53218704

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[Arauna]

Hopefully those who have been laughing at JWs will now start to wake up.  Things are starting to look pretty clear about where we are in the stream of time.

China has had devastating floods too and a big dam is about to break which has the potential to kill millions and create financial havoc downstream.