Chapter 860 - 806: Infamy
The origin of the plague was traced back to Shanghe Village, so by evening, many renowned domestic bacteriologists were dispatched to Shanghe Village.
Liu Hun hadn’t expected that among those who came, there was the director of the Provincial City’s First People’s Hospital and Liu Qingqing.
"Hun, this time the higher-ups have sent us here. I suggest you lead the plague research," the director said with a solemn face to Liu Hun in a temporary research lab set up in Shanghe Village.
Liu Hun did not refuse the director’s proposal. He had spent the afternoon researching, making him far more familiar with this plague compared to everyone else. If someone else were to lead, it might waste some time.
Now, time is life. The more time wasted, the more people will die.
"How are things in other places now?" Liu Hun, having spent the day in Shanghe Village, wasn’t very clear about the situation elsewhere.
"The entire Fenglin County is now locked down; entry is allowed but exit is not. The speed at which the plague is spreading is too fast, and Fenglin County is a densely populated area, so..." The director didn’t continue, but Liu Hun realized the severity and urgency of the situation.
"Does this mean that if we can’t timely develop a vaccine, the entire Fenglin County might be abandoned?" Liu Hun chuckled bitterly, his words filled with helplessness.
No one wants such a thing to happen. Natural disasters are something Liu Hun cannot predict.
"Given the urgency, let me briefly explain the situation I studied today. The plague was carried by rats. I preliminarily estimate these rats gathered after the earthquake occurred. As for what virus they carry, I currently have no clue. Moreover, the blood samples from the infected show no difference from normal." Liu Hun took a deep breath and spoke truthfully.
How proficient Liu Hun’s medical skills are is common knowledge. Even if they study for half the day, they still won’t be able to find the problem.
"If there is no change in the blood, could it be a skin virus infection?" the director asked Liu Hun gravely.