Topic: Sloth Fever

2 chapters across the catalog

Corn Sweat
Episode 1690 42:19 - 46:20

1690: Corn Sweat

Sloth Fever, Mosquito-Borne Illnesses, Bill Gates

Health officials are warning of "Sloth Fever" (Oropouche virus) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) spread by mosquitoes and midges. The CDC attributes the rise in these illnesses to climate change and heat. The hosts link these warnings to Bill Gates's involvement in genetically modified mosquito projects and his previous TED Talk demonstrations.

Publical
Episode 1686 11:45 - 14:33

1686: Publical

Sloth Fever Outbreak, Zika Variant Concerns

Oropouche virus, commonly referred to as "sloth fever," has emerged as a potential public health threat after spreading from Brazil and Cuba to parts of Europe. The virus is considered a Zika variant and is associated with similar risks, including potential birth defects. Health officials are tracking the movement of the disease as it migrates toward the Western hemisphere.