03/15/2020
A new and unidentified disease has been reported in Liberia. The number of cases remains unclear, and other nations have yet to release information on its spread. Infected individuals show symptoms such as nosebleeds, pale skin, fever, and hair loss. More updates to follow.
07/16/2020
The first fatality of "Liberian Fever" has been confirmed in South Africa. In response, several African countries have begun closing their borders to prevent further spread. No data has been released by other countries at this time.
07/17/2020
The first case of Liberian Fever outside of Africa has been reported. The infected individual, a US citizen, is currently in quarantine and is reported to be in stable condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly advises against traveling to Africa to help prevent further spread of the disease.
In other news, stock prices on the Shanghai Stock Exchange have declined...
07/18/2020
We've just received an update from the WHO regarding the development of a Liberian Fever vaccine.
11/18/2021
The first local case of Liberian Fever has been recorded, with about 20 individuals infected. All had recently returned from Europe and the United States. The UK, USA, Brazil, and Germany have all implemented quarantine measures. The WHO has not provided any updates on vaccine development or release.
02/19/2022
Due to the ongoing Liberian Fever epidemic, a state of emergency has been declared across the Russian Federation. Citizens are advised to stay indoors, and it is recommended to wear face protection when outside. If you are aware of the location of the infected, please report it immediately. If you are infected, avoid contact with uninfected individuals and seek medical attention without delay.
06/16/2023
Attention. Due to the severity of the Liberian Fever crisis, all government functions have been suspended indefinitely. Emergency response has been handed over to the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Russian Armed Forces. All citizens must report to designated quarantine zones. If infected, contact Health Authorities immediately. Stay safe.
12/21/2023
Attention. With no new information regarding the vaccine from the WHO, infected individuals will be relocated outside the quarantine zones to temporary camps to prevent further transmission.
05/24/2024
Attention... {static interference} Escapes from the relocation camps... {more static} People... {coughing} You have to know... in the camps... they... {cough}... they're killing us! They kill us! Someday, they'll come for you too... Run! {more static} The infected are highly dangerous. Thank you for your cooperation. Stay safe.
10/25/2025
Attention. Infected individuals have been spotted moving through quarantine zone No. 8 in St. Petersburg. If you know the location of these dangerous individuals, report it immediately to the authorities. Concealing the infected will result in relocation and ration deprivation for up to three days.
08/24/2028
A six-year-old girl approaches her crying mother. She senses something is wrong but doesn't know exactly what. They haven't eaten in three days, but the girl knows that's not why her mother is crying. The woman tries to hide her swollen, bloodshot eyes and nosebleed. There's still a chance for her daughter. She's heard rumors about people born after the outbreak having immunity. Her daughter's five—she could be one of them. She doesn't know a world without this disease. The woman tells herself that's enough to hold onto, even if she's only clinging to blind hope. The girl, unaware of her mother's inner turmoil, tugs at her mother's worn, once-expensive coat sleeve and asks:
"Mommy, are we sick?"
***
Federal Agency for Utilization of Subtemporal Transactions
Inter-dimensional Department
Report Date: 04/16/2514
Alternate Reality Description: An unknown disease outbreak in the early 2020s, leading to the collapse of civilization. Over 60% of the global population perished by the end of the decade.
Name: AU0814
Verdict: Timeflow in this reality is slower than our own. Potential contamination risk; transitioning with high caution advised. Expected suspension of transitions by 2515.
Development Prospects: Low
Interference: No apparent need or benefit from interference.
Author's note: This story was written six years before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
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