The Vehicle Borne Virus

The disease originated in humans from the blood of the infected pig transmitted from the chef’s hands to Beth’s hands. The vector was a bat that could not return to its original habitat because Beth’s employer a mining company was destroying the trees. The bat flew into a slaughterhouse dropping the infected banana onto the floor that the pig consumed. The virus than found a viable host, the pig while the chef with bare hands stuffed the pigs mouth, he rubbed the virus onto his hands, passing it to Beth via hand shaking. Beth could have become ill with the virus from touching her face, food to mouth or rubbing her eyes from being “jet lagged.” The transmission agent; “Vehicle-borne transmission happens when diseases are transmitted by contaminated food and water. Other examples of vehicle-borne transmission include contaminated inanimate materials or objects (called fomites) such as toys, …show more content…
Residents of the infected communities were not allowed to travel into neighboring states; looters depleted stores while the overall level of safety was in a state of chaos. Money had zero value and a breakdown in government result in an “end of days” community response. The virus had a shift incubation period that in a matter of days took on a pandemic proportion. This was realistic, and has a valid concern for those that are ill prepared for a disaster. The fundamental food, clothing and shelter take on a whole new meaning when disaster strikes. Nor should emergency responders be responsible for the ill prepared, they are there to help with the emergency and to keep order. They are there to manage the emergency hence, why many readiness professionals advise having enough food and water for at least three days. The film depicted a clear understanding of what it would be like when the public panics and are not prepared. The last place you want to be is in line at an ATM