Zika outbreak to end in two to three years, scientists predict

An Aedes Egypti mosquito
An Aedes Egypti mosquito

The Zika outbreak rampaging through Latin America will likely burn itself out in the next two to three years, based on the fact that people develop immunity to the virus after an initial infection, British scientists said on Thursday.

The researchers, whose work is published in the journal Science, estimated that infections from the mosquito-borne virus will become so widespread in affected countries that populations will develop what is called “herd immunity.” This occurs when a high percentage of a population has become immune to an infection either through developing natural immunity or through vaccination, making a wider outbreak less likely.

That would prevent further transmission of the Zika virus for at least a decade, with only smaller, intermittent outbreaks, they said.

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8 Comments

  1. July 18, 2016

    It’s all about the dollar people..all about the dollar..The love of it is the root of all evil…Anything to get the dollar they will do,don’t care how many are taken down,they will say and do anything for it,it’s their god..

  2. Tell the Facts
    July 15, 2016

    This week I heard through the Media someone in Canada (if I recall) died of the Zika virus; the first one. The person had visited one of the infested countries. It was also stated that the person had a medical condition. Obviously, which made it worst.

  3. Dr. Dennis Poulter
    July 15, 2016

    These guys are so funny :D I really could not stop myself laughing…hahahahahahahahahahahaha !!!

    The Zika scam failed badly, just like the Ebola one. Both patented creations. Now on with the next. I guess this time it will be invaders from out of space courtesy of NASA – you know, the organisation with the ‘forked tongue’ as its logo?

    • July 16, 2016

      When the apostles asked Christ “What shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the age?” He told them of many signs – or things that would happen – that would indicate that this present gospel age that they were then entering was about to close. You can read this for yourself in Matthew 24.

      Jesus said (among other things) “… … there shall be … … pestilences, …” These are strange diseases. There have always been diseases. But what makes these a “sign” worthy of mention here for Jesus to say “there shall be” is the fact that these will be (a) more severe, and (b) with greater frequency.

      As we look at Matthew 24 we see some of the “signs” would be man made, and others would be things that happen in nature. The cause of the “sign” is not important, only that “there shall be.” Note that the word “pestilences” is plural.

      • July 16, 2016

        Continuation.

        You mention “the next one”. It may or may not be a “pestilence” to qualify as a “sign”. Interesting that you should mention “outer space.” Jesus said “…fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.” (Luke 21:11) The most terrifying event MAY even now be showing itself, with the worst to come soon.

        I invite you to visit our ministry website http://www.livinghopeministries.ca

        Click onto ARTICLES.

        Read my article UFOs… …

        (I encourage you to do it now and invite other to do so. We may be removing this website soon or replacing it as part of a restructuring.)

        Christians (those who have received Christ as their personal Savior) have nothing to fear. “With Christ in the vessel we will smile at the storm.” But you must be prepared for what will be.

        Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.

  4. July 15, 2016

    A “virus” is alive. It contains a form of devilish life: a destructive vibration.

    It is from the enemy, the one who seeks to harm God’s creation, especially man whom he resents because
    man I was made in the image of God.

    It can mutate, changing its outward form, and its behavior. It only does harm, and never good.

    The words of Christ come to mind. “The thief cometh not, but for the steal, and kill, and to destroy. I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)

    British scientists have given us a forecast. It is a scientific forecast. Based on what they know the Zika virus may burn itself out in three to ten years. Three years? Ten years?

    I make no promises here and I offer no guarantees. But I am not alone in believing if enough Christians
    would come into unity and engage in spiritual warfare (for those who know what this is) we could kill this virus dead in its tracks in a much shorter time.

    Sincerely, Rev…

  5. Zang
    July 15, 2016

    Of course they are able to predict that! they are the ones who created it!

    • July 15, 2016

      “…they are the ones who created it.”

      As you can see my own theory is much different and I hold to it.

      I am not a scientist nor a medical person but behind my theory is over 50 years of Biblical and theological
      study and work as a deliverance evangelist.

      There are those who believe Zika was a man made creation driven by racism much like abortion at the beginning which seems to have been directed at the black people in their communities in the big American cities. It was promoted to reduce the black birth rate. I don’t accept this as a viable theory for zika. But it was dynamic in the creation and promotion of the abortion movement in the States.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Evangelist.

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