Influenza outbreak hits the Citadel
February 20th, 2011
An outbreak of influenza that began on Earth last month seems to have traveled to the Citadel. While generally not fatal, this recent outbreak has stymied Alliance doctors because it seems to have evolved immunity to many modern medical treatments. In an even larger surprise, the Citadel influenza outbreak seems to have snared not only humans, but also asari, who had previously not shown much susceptibility to human illnesses.
Citadel businesses have reported a large number of humans and asari out sick this week, and C-Sec is reportedly short staffed, with officers who are not ill working double and triple shifts. Dr. Chloe Michel, who runs a Med Clinic in the Upper Wards, issued the following statement: “Both humans and asari who are affected should stay at home and keep hydrated. Humans can expect to be down for at least a week, while asari should be sick for only two to three days. Furthermore, a number of the Asari affected by this have reported an inability to use their biotics. We do not entirely understand this phenomenon, but it does not appear to be permanent, and should not be a cause of panic.”
[via Alliance Beacon]
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