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Biggest pandemics in the world: the 15 diseases that most marked history in number of deaths

With the current coronavirus pandemic, it is normal for people to be curious about similar cases from the past. Get to know the biggest pandemics in the world now.

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08. Hong Kong flu: from 1 to 3 million deaths

As if the Asian flu that the continent had to face in 1957-1958 was not enough, Asia was facing a new flu outbreak 10 years later.

Called the Hong Kong Flu, the first recorded outbreak appeared on July 13, 1968 and, a few months later, killed an estimated 750,000 people.

Today, the exact death toll is not known, but it is estimated that between 1 and 3 million lives were taken by the disease, including half a million Hong Kong residents, which constituted 15% of its population at the time.

As if the Asian flu that the continent had to face in 1957-1958 was not enough, Asia was facing a new flu outbreak 10 years later: the Hong Kong flu.

Transmitted by birds, especially free-range and unhygienic maids, the Hong Kong flu caused high fever, fatigue and joint pain.

With a rapid and overwhelming progression, the disease spread throughout the Asian continent, even reaching the American troops who were in the Vietnam War.

Incidentally, it was through them that the virus entered the United States in September 1968, which had a major impact on the conflict.

About the author  /  Priscilla de Cassia

Graduated in business administration and tax auditor, she has been a freelance writer since 2016 to cultivate her hobby for writing and to earn extra income. Currently, he writes about financial life, credit cards, air miles and travel, as well as curiosities in general.

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