Madagascar: Deadly airborne plague cases rocket by almost 40%

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Deadly airborne plague cases rocket by almost 40%

    The World Health Organization now states there are 1,801 suspected cases
    This is significantly higher than the 1,309 the agency reported last Thursday
    Professor Robin May, an infectious diseases expert at Birmingham University, told MailOnline that the outbreak is 'concerning definitely'
    Analysis of figures by MailOnline show the epidemic could strike a further 20,000 people in just a matter of weeks, if current trends continue
    The 'unprecedented' outbreak has prompted warnings in 9 nearby countries

By Stephen Matthews For Mailonline

Published: 12:38 EDT, 2 November 2017 | Updated: 14:40 EDT, 2 November 2017

The deadly airborne plague spreading rapidly across Madagascar is now at 'crisis' point as cases have rocketed by 37 per cent in just five days, official figures reveal.

The outbreak, the 'worst in 50 years', is being fueled by a strain more lethal than the one which usually strikes the country off the coast of Africa.

The World Health Organization (WHO) now states there are 1,801 suspected cases - significantly higher than the 1,309 it reported last Thursday.

Read more at: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5043497/Deadly-airborne-plague-cases-rocket-40.html

Just in case, I don't think any plague stories have been posted. Let the experts analyze it, I don't think it looks too dangerous yet.

[edpc]

Perhaps they should leave the dead alone and stop dancing with them.

[austingirl]

Perhaps they should leave the dead alone and stop dancing with them.

The pneumonic plague is but a flight away.

[edpc]

The pneumonic plague is but a flight away.

The pneumonic form also requires immediate treatment with antibiotics like gentamicin.  That medication is no joke and requires lab monitoring so it doesn’t make things worse.

[bigheadfred]

the one which usually strikes the country

Hmmm....looks like the last spot to visit on the bucket list.