'Zombie viruses' trapped in Arctic ice could unleash deadly new pandemic. Here is what we know

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Know in detail how these 'zombie viruses' can spread the pandemic.The.

If media reports are to be believed, the melting Arctic permafrost could unleash ancient zombie viruses and trigger a catastrophic global health emergency..

'Zombie viruses' are those viruses that can remain viable for tens of thousands of years encased in the frozen soil, which covers nearly 20% of the Earths northern hemisphere..

They can spread diseases and modern humans have no natural immunity against these prehistoric viral invaders...

It was long before humans most ancient ancestors made their first appearance on the planet some 300,000 years ago..

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