PDA

View Full Version : New virus spreading in China. The Langya virus



Long Duck Dong
08-09-2022, 06:26 PM
The Langya virus comes from the genus Henipaviruses of which there are only 5 members. 3 of which have infected hunans, 2 of which are extremely deadly with a 50-100% mortality rate, and are isolated in bio safety level 4 labs(hemorrhagic fever, small pox, MARS etc). Fortunately, the Langya isn't one of these 2. It's still a cause for concern though as we don't know much about it. And of course, its originating in China.



Health officials in China are monitoring the
spread of a new virus that has been found in a few dozen people.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan on Sunday reported that it was monitoring new developments surrounding a novel disease known as Langya henipavirus (LayV), which was first detected in late 2018.

So far, the center said, 35 individuals in China have tested positive in recent weeks, Focus Taiwan reported.

None of the 35 known patients have had close contact with each other or been found to have a common point of exposure, suggesting that the spread of the virus has been sporadic in humans at this point. The virus is also known to be found in certain animals, like shrews.

It is unknown at this time if the current spread of the virus is due to transfer from animals, but Chinese authorities are still urging caution. Information is so early that is also unclear if the virus can be transferred from person-to-person, though earlier reports indicate that this is the case.


https://www.newsweek.com/langya-virus-china-detects-new-virus-35-people-1732267

warriorfan
08-09-2022, 06:32 PM
If it has that high of a hospitalization and fatality rate it might not spread too rapidly.

Also sounds a little bit fake newsish as well. We’ll see though. Our boy blade is already still wearing masks for covid so he should be good at least. Let’s hope he doesn’t get too hysterical.

diamenz
08-09-2022, 07:19 PM
i'm not leaving my house until i get the okay from fauci.

theman93
08-09-2022, 07:56 PM
i'm not leaving my house until i get the okay from fauci.

Thank you for thinking of my grandma. She would have died without your efforts. I too stand in solidarity with you brother and will not leave my house either until Fauci gives the directive. #together

Long Duck Dong
08-09-2022, 07:57 PM
It's crazy when you find out about a virus that virologists have been aware of for decades but very few of the public knows about. This genus of virus was first discovered in Australia and that particular virus killed 2 of the 3 people it infected.

diamenz
08-09-2022, 08:59 PM
Thank you for thinking of my grandma. She would have died without your efforts. I too stand in solidarity with you brother and will not leave my house either until Fauci gives the directive. #together

:lol

the hashtag really topped that off.