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EV71 Outbreak In China Sparks Fears For Olympics

Posted by timothy on from the not-funny-at-all dept.

OMNIpotusCOM writes "CNN is reporting an outbreak of Enterovirus 71 (or EV71), that has affected more than 3700 children and killed over 20, is creating concern for the visitors and athletes expected for the Beijing Olympics in August. The virus can cause 'poliolike paralysis,' according to the article."

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  1. news for nerds... by owlnation · · Score: 0, Troll

    um... this may seem like a curious question, but what -- exactly -- does this news story have to do with news for nerds, technology or whatever else that /. usually reports. Slow news day?

    I know that if China-bashing was made an Olympic sport there would be lots of people from /. who'd like to the chance to compete. However... I'm still not seeing the relevance of this story. And I live under the Regime of Gordon Brownshirt in the People's Democratic Republic of the UK, so I'm not criticizing any nation on their lack of freedom. Stones, glass houses and all that.