The Mirror has reported the Zika virus was caused by genetically modified
mosquitoes. This whole fiasco was
engineered by scientists who thought they could play God by engineering an
insect that could combat dengue fever.
Here is an excerpt:
The insects were engineered by
biotechnology experts to combat the spread of dengue fever and other diseases
and released into the general population of Brazil in 2012.
But with the
World Health Organisation(WHO) now meeting in Geneva to desperately discuss cures for the Zika virus, speculation has mounted as to
the cause of this sudden outbreak.
The Zika virus
was first discovered in the 1950s but the recent outbreak has escalated
alarmingly, causing birth defects and a range of health problems in South and central America.
The first cases
were reported in Brazil last May with up to 1.5 million people now thought to
be affected by the virus which
is spread by mosquitoes endemic to Latin America.
Just in
time for the Olympics. I’m sure this event
will be a resounding success.
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