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.
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