For Only The Second Time In History, The World Health Organization Calls An Emergency Meeting About A Virus
Rocky Mountain Laboratories, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH
The first emergency meeting happened in 2009 and the subject was the H1N1 bird flu virus, which sickened thousands. The meetings are part of a relatively new system called the International
The talks will take place on Tuesday, July 9, and Thursday, July 11, over a phone conference with experts from around the world. The virus was first reported on back in September of last year, but researchers still haven't been able to figure out where it's coming from and how it's infecting humans.
Eighty people have been sickened and 45 have died, according to the latest numbers. Most cases are either in
During the meeting, researchers may decide to label the virus an "international health emergency," according to the AFP. Experts are worried about the potential for spread during the annual Hajj pilgrimage — one of the world's largest gatherings, taking place in Mecca and Medina.
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