The question now is whether there is a way to prevent future pandemics such as this Covid-19 one. Can we know in advance which viruses are likely to plague mankind in the future and prevent them? Scientists say with thorough research the world stands a chance to identify its potential attackers early and prepare itself. A group of the scientists tells HealthyNation that Kenyans are placing themselves in the sniper’s scope of these viruses. One of those viruses, a sixth Ebola virus species - the Bombali ebolavirus— was recently discovered in Kenya’s Taita Hills and Busia in the Angolan free-tailed bat.

Source: Daily Nation July 07, 2020 05:26 UTC