"Rapidly Spreading Deadly Virus Set to Reach UK Amid Climate Change Concerns"
The Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus, carried by ticks, is spreading across Europe due to climate change and warmer temperatures. The World Health Organisation has designated CCHF as a priority disease, and experts are concerned about its potential spread. The virus, which has a fatality rate of 10 to 40%, causes severe viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks and is transmitted through tick bites or contact with infected animal blood or tissue. Safety measures include wearing protective clothing, using tick repellents, and taking precautions when working with animals. While an antiviral medication exists, there is currently no widely available vaccine for human use.