Mysterious outbreak of hemorrhagic fever syndrome in Venezuela kills ten

Thursday, October 2nd 2014 - 06:24 UTC

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An outbreak of a mysterious hemorrhagic fever syndrome in the Venezuelan state of Aragua and the country’s capital Caracas has left ten people dead in the last three weeks. Reports indicate that nine people have so far succumbed to the disease in the northern state and a tenth person has died in the capital. Read full article

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Anglotino
According to Nostrils, all flights to Venezuela should now be stopped and any Venezuelans detained at the border.

For how many days again? This one kills within 72 hours!
Oct 02nd, 2014 - 06:51 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Mendoza Canadian
The state Governor, Tareck El Aissami, has not only denied medical reports of the disease, but has accused the president of the Aragua state Medical Association, Angel Sarmiento, of “creating anxiety.” That's what they say about everything in this part of the world. Got to cover up the fact that the health system is flat on its face because of import policies. Sort of like AR no?
Oct 02nd, 2014 - 10:38 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ElaineB
It was the U.S. wot done it. (Just saved the Bonkers Bolivarians the effort).
Oct 02nd, 2014 - 11:17 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Jack Bauer
Any chance of MADuro catching it and then paying a visit to Huguito ??
Oct 02nd, 2014 - 03:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Troy Tempest
Why all the fuss?

Certainly more than 10 people have died recently of “ lead poisoning” they caught from Maduro's motorcycle Collectivos and his Security forces.
Oct 02nd, 2014 - 07:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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