The 'apocalyptic virus' from industrial chicken can 'color' half of the world's population

If another pandemic strikes, we are not quite ready - this is the opinion of many scientists in the world.

Michael Gregor, a doctor and researcher and author of very famous health books, says that a diet based heavily on animal meat makes us likely to face a pandemic. more .

In particular, he emphasized a "apocalyptic virus" from industrial chicken farms. According to him, the virus in poultry poses a greater risk than SARS-CoV-2 virus. He said it would be a "killer virus" that could "wipe out" up to half of humanity.

Scientists think the "apocalyptic virus" will originate from industrial chicken farms. (Image: Getty Images).

'There are pandemics of virus transmitted from bird to person, then from person to person. This is not a question of whether or not it will occur, but only when it will occur, '' said Dr. Gregor.

In fact, the corona virus (old type) was also discovered in the 1960s in chickens. Chicken is the poultry that humans consume the most. Currently, most chickens are raised industrially, crammed into gigantic, cramped cages, and that is an ideal environment for viruses to spread.

'But in the lungs of the chicken is not lacking anything virus' - this doctor warned.

According to Dr. Gregor, chickens should be kept outdoors, on small farms, to avoid diseases.

Just last month, environmental researchers warned that the world could face a stronger pandemic if exposed to wildlife. However, this time, Dr. Gregor aimed directly at the chicken and mentioned the Spanish flu pandemic, thought to have originated from wild birds, or the H5N1 outbreak in Hong Kong. Dr Gregor said: '. The virus never stands still but always transforms . It is a monster hiding beneath the surface, making the epidemiologists shudder'.

The world has experienced major pandemics originating from chickens and birds.

According to Dr. Gregor, we should reduce the consumption of chicken, and chickens should be kept on small farms and outdoors rather than in dark, cramped quarters.