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In reply to the discussion: Novel swine flu discovered in China -- and it has potential to create a second pandemic: report [View all]EllieBC
(3,212 posts)3. Aren't most Indians
vegetarians? I dont think they have as many live animal markets. Seems to spread easily if you have those.
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Novel swine flu discovered in China -- and it has potential to create a second pandemic: report [View all]
soothsayer
Jun 2020
OP
This, respect for livestock as well. Chinese will eat anything, indians much more respectful.
sunonmars
Jun 2020
#17
I believe it's due to China's live meat markets, which are none too clean. Animals are sold in them
Karadeniz
Jun 2020
#23
I saw a fascinating video recently about the origins of flu and other sicknesses
Doremus
Jun 2020
#35
This is where the cooperation regime that Bush set up and Obama improved comes in valuable.
Blue_true
Jun 2020
#25