Millions of tourists are at risk as a deadly virus, known as 'Sloth Fever,' spreads across Europe. Originating from South America, this virus has already claimed lives and continues to spread. Find out what you need to know to stay safe.
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00:00Tourists, beware, a deadly virus, known as sloth fever, is making its way across Europe,
00:06sparking concern among health officials and travelers alike.
00:09This virus, officially called the Oropauch virus, has already claimed two lives in Brazil
00:14and is now being reported in Europe.
00:16The virus, which originates from the Amazon rainforest, is transmitted through the bites
00:20of midges and mosquitoes.
00:23Those infected experience extreme fever, diarrhea, headaches, and severe joint and muscle pain.
00:29And it's not just a mild sickness, in severe cases, it can even affect the central nervous
00:33system.
00:34Recently, a 26-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man were hospitalized in Italy after returning
00:39from Cuba.
00:40Spain, Italy, and Germany have reported cases, with Spain alone seeing 15 cases in just two
00:46months.
00:47Experts like Dr. Danny Altman from Imperial College London warn that this could be just
00:51the beginning.
00:52The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has issued a special warning to
00:57pregnant women, advising them to avoid non-essential travel to infected areas.
01:01Brazil has been hit hard, with over 7,000 cases reported this year, surpassing last
01:06year's total.
01:07This virus, named after the Oropauch river in Trinidad and Tobago, has been a known threat
01:12since 1955.
01:14But with no vaccine currently available, prevention is your best defense.
01:18Stay safe, stay informed, and think twice before traveling to areas with reported cases
01:22of Oropauch virus.
01:24Your health might depend on it.