In what will certainly induce a deep sense of uncertainty and apprehension along the lines of the global health community, it was revealed by scientists from the Netherland on Friday that they have been successful in developing a special edition of the potentially grave-inspiring bird-flu virus that is apparently contagious for the masses.
In this regard, a recently concluded research, which was carried out by researchers from Erasmus Medical Centre of Rotterdam, revealed that earlier in the month of September, the scientists were successful in creating the contagious version of a mutant of the enormously dreadful H5N1 sprain of the virus.
In addition, it was informed in a report released during that phase of the research that the mutant is extremely dodgy and terminal in almost 60% of human population.
As of now, the virus has resulted in causing in excess of 350 deaths, which were mainly down to the uncertainty that the version of bird-flu virus is not exactly contagious for humans. However, the disclosure of its severity for humans resulted in chain reaction of fear, ambiguity and panic all over the world, mainly because it was being feared that the mutant virus strain can quickly learn the ropes for spreading its presence in the nature and if something of that sort went on to transpire, it will indeed prove detrimental for life on earth.
In addition, a handful of experts and governments were also alarmed over the fact that the mutant virus, if accessed by terrorist or other such callous organizations, can result in creating severe disaster and a state of catastrophe all over the plant.
While expressing his suspicions and opinion in this regard, John Dalli, the Health Commissioner of the European Union, claimed that he had earned assurances from Dutch officials that they will be making it certain the virus remains secure, safe and out-of-the-way for people and organizations who might misuse it against humanity.
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