Scientists have issued a warning about the potential threat of ancient viruses, known as zombie viruses, lurking in the Arctic permafrost, said a report by The Guardian.
Scientists warn that melting Arctic permafrost could unleash zombie viruses and trigger a global medical emergency. An Arctic surveillance system is being developed to detect and contain outbreaks.
Scientists have recently warned about the melting permafrost in the Arctic that holds the zombie virus. And, once unleashed, it may have deadly affect all across the globe. - What is Zombie Virus, Ancient Permafrost in the Arctic That May Lead to a Deadly Pandemic?
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"There is no reason to panic because there is limited evidence to establish that such an entity exists. But, planning and preparedness is crucial to counter any future outbreak," Dr Sanjay Gupta, senior consultant, internal medicine, Paras Hospitals said
As researchers revive 48,000-year-old “zombie” viruses and other microbes from Siberian permafrost, what does it mean for pandemic-weary humans encountering things our modern immune systems have never seen?