There has been a small outbreak of “zombism” in the Los Angeles area due to mutation of the H1N1 virus into new strain: H1Z1. Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale is under strict quarantine as a result.
The outbreak is similar to a scare originally found in Cambodia back in 2005.
After death, this virus restarts the victim's heart for up to two hours after the initial demise of the person where the individual behaves in extremely violent ways from what is believe to be a combination of brain damage and a chemical released into blood during “resurrection.” Some victims attempt cannibalism.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alert to phase six, its highest level, and advised governments to activate pandemic contingency plans.There are many cases elsewhere - including Canada, Latin America, Europe, Israel, and New Zealand.
BBC health correspondent Mark McGrith says the raising of the WHO alert on Wednesday suggests a global epidemic, or pandemic, is imminent.
Will update as we receive more news.
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