Disease This epidemic has been named Disease X. It is being said to be many times more dangerous than the Covid virus. There is a possibility of 50 million deaths due to Disease X.
The Corona epidemic is almost coming to an end, but in the meantime scientists have issued a warning about a new epidemic. UK scientists have said that there is a possibility of such an epidemic in the next few years which could prove to be as dangerous as the Spanish flu. It can be many times more deadly than Corona virus. This epidemic has been named Diseases The World Health Organization had also issued a warning regarding this epidemic. It was said that if this epidemic comes, it will cause many times more deaths than Corona.
Dame Kate, head of the Covid Vaccine Task Force in the UK, has said that Disease X may knock in the coming years. This epidemic will also be caused by a virus like Corona. This virus can spread through any animal. After this, its transmission will happen among humans and it can spread rapidly from one person to another. It can prove fatal for those with weak immunity. There is a possibility of death of 40 to 50 million people due to this.
Dr. Dame says that continuously increasing pollution, increasing population around the world and climate change are increasing the risk of a new epidemic. If these are not controlled then the world may soon see the outbreak of a new disease.
25 viruses are being monitored
Dame Kate has said that a team of scientists is monitoring about 25 viruses. These are all viruses that can spread to humans also. He has said that Disease X can be more deadly than Ebola. In the last few years, many new viruses have come and old viruses are becoming active again. In such a situation, there is also a risk of getting Disease X.
What is the opinion of experts on Disease X?
Dr. Ajit Kumar, who was the Covid Nodal Officer at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, says that Disease X has been discussed for many years. This is not the first time that a scientist has warned about this epidemic. Even before the arrival of the Corona epidemic, there was discussion about Disease X.
Dr. Ajit says that now more tracing of the virus spread across the world is happening. In such a situation, a new virus can be identified at any time, but it does not mean that a very dangerous epidemic can occur. After Covid, work is being done on many vaccines. These vaccines can fight different viruses.
In such a situation, it is not necessary that there will be a new epidemic in the next few years, but there is a need to remain alert in view of the danger of any new virus.
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