The world is still dealing with Coronavirus at large, with lakhs of people being infected every day, and thousands of people dying. Researches for a potential vaccine are going on all around the world, in an attempt to put an end to this virus as soon as possible.
Now, a deadly bacteria has been found in China, one that has a strong potential to become another global pandemic. Bayannur, a city in Northern China, in the inner Mongolia autonomous region, announced a level 3 warning of plague prevention and control on Sunday.
A suspected case of Bubonic plague was reported by a hospital in Bayannur on Sunday. A high alert warning has been announced by the local authorities, and it will continue to be in that state till the end of 2020.
The concerned authorities in Bayannur have said that there are high chances of the bacteria spreading to more people in the area, and that the people should be careful by taking necessary precautions, and by reporting any abnormal health conditions that they are facing.
Bubonic plague was found in two brothers, who are now being treated in different hospitals. They contracted the bacteria when they ate marmot meat. Bubonic plague is caused by fleas that reside on wild rodents, such as marmots. Bubonic plague can kill a person within 24 hours of contraction, if it is not treated in time. Last year, a couple from Bayan-Ulgii died after eating raw marmot meat. Health officials are asking the locals to not eat marmot meat anymore.
A total of 146 people have been in contact with the two brothers, and have now been isolated at different hospitals, where they are being treated for the bacteria.
A few weeks ago, another virus was found in China, residing in pigs. It is a variation of the H1N1 influenza, of G4 type, which is the deadliest. Experts said that this virus has a lot of potential to devastate the world by spreading and becoming yet another pandemic, if it was not controlled and monitored. This virus could easily spread to humans, especially to those working in the Swine industry.