Topic: Cchf

2 chapters across the catalog

Coup Map
Episode 1580 • • 1:03:06 - 1:07:43

1580: Coup Map

Disease X, Porton Down and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

The UK has established a new vaccine research center at Porton Down to prepare for "Disease X," a hypothetical future pathogen. Scientists are currently developing a vaccine for Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), a tick-borne virus with a 30% fatality rate that is reportedly moving north due to climate change. The World Economic Forum has also highlighted Disease X as a priority for global pandemic preparedness.

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CL0P
Episode 1565 • • 1:33:59 - 1:40:17

1565: CL0P

Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever and Climate Change Warnings

UK scientists have issued warnings about the Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) potentially reaching Britain due to climate change. The virus, which has a 50% fatality rate, is spread by ticks and has recently caused an outbreak in Namibia.

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