Changes: News

Revision as of 15:09, 6 August 2020

The News is a part of Plague Inc. in which world news is displayed. There are some headlines which affect the plague and others which are entirely random. There are also CDC, WHO and formerly RMS news headlines. For more information, please see List of references.

News involving or about the Plague

These news popups appear on the newsreel whenever something related to the player's plague happens. As the game progresses, they tend to become more common, to the point of them becoming the only news displayed.

<plague name> begins in <starting country>
<plague type here> DNA detected! (applies to all standard plague types other than bacteria)
<plague name> infecting more countries
New disease spotted in <country>: New minor disease spreading: In a normal check-up, a doctor in <country> found a new disease which has been named <plague name>. It appears to be mostly harmless but must be investigated further. Other countries are also reporting this disease
- (Variation, if there's sufficiently high severity): New worrying disease spreading A diagnostic team in <country> has identified a new disease which has been named <plague name>. It is quite severe and must be investigated further.
- (Variation, if no other countries are infected by the time your disease is discovered): No other countries have reported this disease.
Scientists concerned over <plague name>
Riots in <country> over 'Mystery Plague': Severe riots have erupted in <country> over the so called 'Mystery Plague'. The government pledges to fund a medical investigation.
'Mystery Plague' is real: Investigations prompted by recent riots in <country> find that the Mystery Plague is real and spreading fast. It has been named <plague name>.
<plague name> placed on Watch List: <plague name> has been placed on watchlist. Already dangerous, governments are warned that it could become unstoppable
- (Variation, if there's sufficiently low severity): Although not very dangerous, governments are warned that a more deadly strain could appear
Experimental cure for <plague name> lethal
<plague name> mutation pattern extraordinary
<country> starts cure research
<country> starts work on cure: <country> is first to instruct doctors to begin research into a cure for <plague name>. Without greater funding, it is expected to take a long time
Scientists exploit Fever/Fever symptoms targeted
New aid programme for Poor countries: The UN announced a new aid initiative for poor countries - making them less vulnerable to disease
Scientists exploit Tumours/Tumours symptoms targeted
Scientists exploit Diarrhoea/Diarrhoea symptoms targeted
First death in <country>: First death from <plague name> has been confirmed in <country>. Bad luck or the beginning of something terrible?
Scientists increase understanding of Fever: Scientists have had a breakthrough in their understanding of Fever and will be able to cure diseases with it more easily
Scientists increase understanding of Tumours: Scientists have had a breakthrough in their understanding of Tumours and will be able to cure diseases with it more easily
Airplanes use new sterilisation air filters:New air filters are now being used to stop airplanes transmitting any disease between countries. Only advanced airborne diseases can survive on them
Upgrade lets airplanes be infected again
Extreme bird migration event expected
Festival of Love in <name of country>: <name of country> celebrates the Festival of Love. Fans praise the replacement of International Kissing Day. Critics question hygiene standards
Rio olympics mystery: Mystery still surrounds the decision to postpone the Rio Olympics. Organisers promise it will happen soon but no reason has been given for the change
Global warming: Hot countries getting hotter: Latest research shows that hot countries are getting significantly hotter due to global warming
<country> shuts down seaports: <country> has become the first country to try to limit the spread of <plague name> by limiting access into and out of the country. Time will tell if this will work.
Increased rainfall in humid countries
There are no healthy people left in the world: The last healthy person on the planet recently became infected with <plague name>
(if Bird I or other Bird stages are evolved) <country> exterminates pigeons
<country> exterminates all birds (requires Bird 2)
<country> shuts land borders
<country> issues pandemic alert
<country> declares martial law
<country> approves human experimentation
<country> mobilises infectious disease teams
<country> bans all flights
<country> bans movement of livestock (requires Livestock 1)
<country> culls all livestock (requires Livestock 2)
<country> prioritising cure research
<country> declares national emergency
<country> closes all ports
(if Air transmission is evolved) <country> distributes face masks
(if Water transmission is evolved) <country> dispenses bottled water
<country> prioritises healthcare for the infected
<country> starts central corpse disposal
<country> uses mass graves
<plague name> placed on watchlist
(if Rodent transmission evolved) <country> starts rat extermination campaign
<country> sets up trauma centres
<country> leading global cure effort
<country> puts curfews in place
<country> removes drug research safeguards
<country> gives cure maximum priority
<country> shuts down water supply
(if Blood transmission evolved) <country> conducts nationwide blood tests
(if Insect transmission evolved) <country> distributes insect repellent
<country>'s government has fallen
<country>'s government has collapsed
<country> closes all public buildings
<country> burns corpses
<country; mostly Iceland> shuts down Internet
<country> executes infected people
<country> bombs infected cities
<plage name> genome fully sequenced
<plague name> genes manipulated: Scientists have introduced synthetic genes into <plague name>. WHO researchers say that this breakthrough will help cure efforts
<plague name> about to eradicate humans
<country> shuts down mobile networks
New dry winds in arid countries: Latest research shows that strong dry winds are sweeping through arid countries due to global warming
ICURE DEVICE ANNOUNCED: AppleSoft announces new iCure device to help cure <plague name>. Release date TBA.
ICURE RELEASED GLOBALLY! People rush to buy new touchscreen device that can help cure <plague name>
ICURE A FAILURE! People with <plague name> are sweating so much that the iCure touchscreen breaks.
RMS - 'threat level increased'
WHO - 'threat level increased'
CDC teams hunt Patient Zero
CDC teams close on Patient Zero
CDC teams identify Patient Zero
CDC fails to identify Patient Zero

Neurax Worm

Neurax Worm emerges!: <plague name> is a Neurax Worm, undiscovered for thousands of years. Now humans have entered its natural habitat and given it the means to spread...
Infected worship <plague name>: People infected with <plague name> are reporting visions of Rapture and a glorious new overlord species. Without a cure, life as we know it will be over
<plague name> 'just another parasite': Scientists tell public not to worry about <plague name>. Although unpleasant, it does not appear to cause any symptoms in humans and will be 'easily cured '
<plague name> enslaves humanity: The whole world worships <plague name> as their god and master. Efforts to cure the plague have ceased and humanity is entering a dark new future as a slave species
<country>'s population now worships the Neurax Worm
<country> bans Neurax Host discrimination
<country> votes to reduce cure effort
<country> considers reducing Neurax Worm cure effort
<country> considers reducing cure effort
<country> bans long hair
<country> bans hats and headwear
<country> bans headwear
<country> holds Compulsory Neurax Infection Sessions
<country> sets up Neurax Education sessions
<country> legalises Neurax communities
<country> votes to pause cure effort
<country> legalises Worm stop and search
<country> sets up Suicide stations (if Suicide is Evolved)
<country> sets up public Brawling stations (if Aggression is Evolved)
New obsession: avoiding parasitic worms: Reports are coming in all over the world of an extreme obsession with avoiding parasitic worms - severe measures being taken to avoid infection
New obsession: eradicating parasitic worms
New obsession: earthworm collecting
<country> legalises Gladiator combat
<country> legalises 'Death Racing'

Necroa Virus

WARNING: Necroa Virus identified: <Plague name> is a Necroa Virus. It has extreme regenerative abilities combined with aggressive metabolic demands but most of its genetic structure is a mystery
Mother reunited with 'dead' son
Mother of 'dead' son missing
Mother claims 'dead' son tried to kill her
Colony of rabid bats triggers town evacuation
Prison riot over 'zombie inmate' fears
Authorities can't protect from <plague name>: Panic spreads worldwide as the authorities in <country> fail to protect citizens from the <plague name> zombies
Cannibal 'not co-operating with police'
Parents vanish - leaving small child alone
Woman survives devastating industrial accident
Officials advise not travel on foot after dark
Morgue overrun by brutal gang of youths
'Miracle' survivor of car crash
Film company denies 'zombie' PR stunt
Blockbuster zombie film stages 'zombie attacks'
Public access to cemeteries restricted
Child bites teacher's finger off
Pensioner 'walks away after falling off bridge'
Website claims 'Zombie Apocalypse' is happening now
Bath salts blamed for cannibalism surge
<country> destroyed by zombies
<plague name> destroyed humanity: Mindless zombies infected with <plague name> have hunted down the last human survivors. The zombies will decay and soon the whole world will be empty.
Wave of brutally violent attacks reported
Paper claims police are being overwhelmed
Zombies destroy <country>: Zombies have hunted down the last group of survivors in <country>. There is no one left alive and without food. The zombies will begin to starve
Burglar 'didn't notice being shot'
Hospital 'riot' claims multiple lives
Multiple corpses vanish from hospital
Man assaults fellow passengers on plane
Victim says attackers 'looked like zombies'
<plague name> begins to reanimate the dead
<plague name> turning people into zombies: Faced with overwhelming evidence, governments confirmed that <plague name> can trigger 'pathological aggression in corpses' but say that the situation is under control
<plague name> causing anti-social behaviour: A new virus has been found in <country> and has been named <plague name>. It appears to trigger extreme anti-social behaviour. No other countries have reported this disease (Only appears if Cytopathic Reanimation has been evolved before the plague is noticed)
- 'Or: Other countries are also reporting this disease
Z Com project activated in <country>
Z Com destroyed in <country>
<country> joins the Z Com project
<country> places armed forces on high alert
<country> sets up refugee camps
<country> makes corpse decapitation webinar
<country> authorises Shoot on Sight protocol
<country> approves 'Preemptive neutralisation'
<country> fortifies hospitals.
Z-Com evacuates urban areas.
Z-Com declares urban areas ¨Hostile¨
Z-Com evacuates refugee camps.
Z-Com declares refugee camps ¨Hostile¨

Simian Flu

WARNING: Simian Flu virus identified: <plague name> is a genetically modified virus created in a Gen-Sys lab. It has been found to increase intelligence in apes but mutates rapidly and is untested on humans...
New Gen-Sys lab tests viral drug in <country>
NEWSFLASH: Apes escape in <country>: A group of apes have broken out of a primate shelter in <country> and destroyed a Gen-Sys lab - causing citywide chaos. Authorities were unable to contain the, and the apes escaped
Escaped apes tracked from city to national park
Cloud cover disrupts Ape Escape video footage
Authorities find apes infected with <plague name>
<country> legalises use of primate poisons
<country> airdrops survival kits
<country> warns public to avoid ape contact
<country> designates apes a health risk
<country> put ape shelters under lock down
<country> launches ape bounty scheme
<country> declares apes a threat to national security
<country> army fragments into rival factions
<country> gives out free aspirin
<country> tightens security in refugee camps
<country> declares cities ungovernable
<country> sets up ape tracking database
<country> legalises ape hunting
<country> shuts down animal welfare charities
<country> positions snipers near forests
<country> declares 'sheltering apes' a criminal offence
<country> executes looters
<country> accuses separatist group of treason
Volunteers in <country> form anti-ape 'Darwin Squads'
<country> officially recognises Darwin Squads
Army deserts seize control of city in <country>
<country> demands gangs surrender
<country> places refugees in quarantine camps
<country> issues plea of unity
<country> advises refugees to return home
<country> nationalises sunglasses industry (if Photophobia is evolved)
<country> coup attempt fails
<country> coup attempt succeeds
<country> closes zoos over ape fears
Drones target apes in <country>
<country> sets up national ape hotline
<country> closes parks over ape fears
<country> trains police dogs to hunt apes
<country> arrests animal rights protesters
Gen-Sys lab established in <country>
<country> plants landmines in ape territory
Runaway apes in <country> force circus close

Shadow Plague

Something is waking...:Centuries ago, a human close to death was infected by a sentient pathogen, the Shadow Plague. Buried deep underground, the human was slowly consumed and transformed...
Choose where your vampire emerges:The Shadow Plague has fully mutated the DNA of its host into a being of great power. Now, driven by eternal hunger, it is time to re-join the world. This time, humanity will fall!
Garlic supplies nationalized in <country>
Blood drinking murder lined to 'Blood Cult' in <country>
Watchman found with throat ripped out in <country>
<country> forms police teams to hunt 'Blood Cult'
More deaths linked to 'Blood Cult' in <country>
<country> sets up National Blood Cult Hotline
<country> sends National Guard to stop Blood Cult
Army sent to contain Blood Cult in <country>
Security patrol found murdered in <country>
Templar industries now world's largest defence company
Ravaged body found near bat colony in <country>
Authorities unable to halt Blood Cult in <country>
Blood Cult leader tracked in <country>
Templar Industries reveals global vampire threat
Truck drive dies from midnight attack in <country>
Police can't explain brutal murders in <country>
Police in <country> believe killer drank victims' blood
Templar Industries activate military protocols
Templar Command Post activated in <country>
Vampire attack reported in <country>
Templar Command eradicated in <country>
Templar Command fully online in <country>
Armed forces placed on high alert in <country>
War against vampires declared in <country>
<country> declared an 'active warzone'
Hunter drones released in <country>
24/7 military patrols established in <country>
<country> arms Vampire hunters
<country> police teams hunt Vampire nationwide
Vigilantes in <country> fight vampire
Templar Defence Teams deployed in <country>
More deaths linked to Vampire in <country>
Templar fortresses constructed in <country>
Templar prepare drones to target vampire lairs
Templar fortresses fully militarised in <country>
Templar take over Armed Forces in <country>
Templar take over government in <country>
Garlic sales on the rise
Garlic given to everyone in <country>
Special Forces hunt Blood Cult in <country>
Honeymoon ends in tragedy in <country>
Student trip ends in blood bath in <country>
Midnight murder spree shocks village in <country>
Police in <country> say Killer drains blood as calling card
Grieving mother blames vampires
Mass graves found near bat colony in <country>
Police profiling for 'pale skinned subjects'
Hiker discovers bloody murder scene in <country>
Canoodling couple ruthlessly murdered in <country>
Blood drinking murder reported in <country>
Police investigate graveyard bloodbath in <country>
Gang butchered in bloody killings in <country>
Gravedigger uncovers fresh mass grave in <country>
Templar Industries claims successful trial of latest weapon
Tourists murdered in bloody attack in <country>
Tour group suffers bloody attack in <country>
Dracula-like serial killer feared
Armed forces placed on high alert in <country>

Frozen Virus

Frozen Virus:

Patient Zero infected Russia!
Humans becoming Neanderthals: People infected with <plague name> are now fully regressing mentally and physically to a Neanderthal species. The world as we know it is about to change...
<plague name> begins new Neanderthal era: Every human on Earth has regressed physically and mentally to a Neanderthal state. Homo sapiens are no more...

Nipah Virus

Nipah Virus:

Nipah now a danger to humans
Patient Zero infected India!: You are endemic in Indian fruit bat colonies and a chance encounter infects Patient Zero. Zoonotic transmission is essential...

Santa's Little Helper

Santa's Little Helper:

<country> makes all TV news-only
UN confirms no plan to end Fun Ban
Mulled wine banned due to links with Christmas
<country> living in perfect happiness
<country> stops public holidays
Red truck delivering soft drinks stopped by police
Politician denies accusations of laughing
Theme park closed by government for being 'too fun'
Partridge shot down from a pear tree
'Anti-fun squad' wins uncontested re-election
Child arrested for gravely injuring two robbers
Christmas Tree stock burnt due to lack of demand
<country> sets compulsory hair length
Illegal Activity list updated to include winking
34th street closed off amid rumors of miracle
Turkey Extermination Programme almost done
Chef 'crossed the line' by adding pumpkin to pie
Banker attempts suicide - 'haunted by 3 ghosts'
New 'happiness' disease spreading - An anti-fun squad in <country> has identified a new disease which has been named <disease name>. It is making people happy and is a threat to society. Other countries are also reporting this disease
Playgrounds demolished in <country>
Parents fined over child's birthday party
Taxes raised in <country>
<country> bans playing sports
Pensions cut in <country>
<country> bans bright clothing
99 percent of adults can't recognize mistletoe
Forced weekend working in <country>
'Snowman' shot during child abduction attempt
<country> bans coloured lights
<country> cancels net neutrality
<country> lifts ban on foreign travel (only if at least Digital Elf is evolved)
Selfie fines imposed in <country> (only if Digital Elf is evolved)
Facebook blocked in <country> (only if Digital Herald is evolved)
YouTube banned in <country> (only if Digital Angel is evolved)
<country> expands public surveillance
Snowball fights illegal in <country> (only if Snowballs 1 is evolved)
Protests against cure in <country> (only if Appreciation is evolved)
Anti-joy flyers distributed in <country>
Anti-joy propaganda begins in <country>
Cure sabotaged in <country> (only if Harmony is evolved)
Cure development slows in <country> (only if Contentedness is evolved)

Mad Cow Disease

<country> prohibits broccoli
<country> buries potatoes at landfill
<country> euthanizes swine
<country> imposes hunting regulations
<country> destroyed rice supplies
<country> buries crisps at landfill
<country> destroys mangos
<country> distributes sterile food packets
<country> outlaws fishing
<country> exterminates chickens
<country> slaughters cattle
<country> burns corn fields
<country> pulps avocados
<country> issues nutritional paste
<country> makes calorie counting compulsory
<country> starts culling rabbits
<country> burns wheat fields
<country> closes supermarkets
<country> quarantines farmers
<country> bans bone meal feed
<country> bans beef produce
<country> bans beef imports
<country> rations food
<country> milk declared illegal

Cheats

cheat detected! - <Plague Name> is a cheat! For obvious reasons, you will not be given a score.

Random News

These News popups appear randomly on the newsreel, but towards the end of the game, they become much rarer and will eventually stop appearing due to the newsreel becoming flooded with the above listed news popups and conditions for these news events being denied.

Stairs foil rolling robot escape
Suicide rates still increase after the removal of 'flappy bird'
'Crazy Dave' convicted of Garden Centre robbery
Blue hedgehog breaks land speed record
Millions of pre-orders for latest smartphones
University debate controversy - Huge controversy erupts over university debate on whether it is fair for parents living off state benefits to give birth to children which they can't support
Major oil field discovered in Arctic
Egypt 'in danger of wasting a generation'
Major terrorist plot foiled
Research on Bird flu not published
Global recession to end 'soon'
Largest ever Paella made in Spain
Cotton shortage inspires nudity boom
People told to await their Destiny
Major Chinese leadership shuffle
Woman catches Man Flu
Machine gun-powered jetpack banned over safety concern
Writitors demand site paywall: A group of Writitors, unsatisfied with their working conditions, have put forward a motion to require readers to subscribe to a paywall. Community 'fully supportive'...
Llama collecting is 'the new craze'
Lemur fur toilet paper 'inhumane'
New Malaria drug in testing
Phone maker asks trendy singer to be CEO
Major filesharing website banned
Hi tech camouflaged tank 'lost' by army
Greece may exit eurozone
Water shortages causing conflict
New social network launches: There is a new social network on the scene for people without friends. Blankbook+ is expected to attract billions of people within days
Major Oil discovery in Africa
Australia sacks the queen
Gamers worldwide begin worshipping helix fossil
Woman says USA election was rigged
Police frame politician
European union planes 'new' federal anthem
Brazil investigating new aircraft carrier
Goat demands royalties from game dev
'Earth not a planet', science body claims
Tensions in Ukraine reach critical levels
Riots in Mexico City 'caused by parking fine'
Largest ancient cave drawing discovered in Syria
Strange space debris found
Senkaku islands sink - diplomats relieved
Historian identifies 3 Ages of Wonders
Scotland 'should become part of France'
Chaucer's work being digitally remastered
Creeper executed for destruction of virtual property
Teacher sacked for 'teaching Castle Raid' in history
Cyber attacks 'increasingly concerning'
Fracking legal in UK
Tropical storm Shakira 'less intense than expected'
Historic space mission planned
Safety experts say that paper cuts 'can kill'
Politician makes polygraph machine explode
Turkish protests 'could be turning point'
Utah man accidentally sues himself, claims harassment
Mystery woman donates billions to charity
Most expensive movie ever 'cost too much'
Botoshel solves NAZG mystery
Penguin spontaneously combusts in zoo
First public chicken crossing declared in Peru
Spain announces austerity measures
Far Right party wins seats in European election
Miniature black hole 'not a concern', says scientists
Blockbuster FPS 'will not be controversial'
'Aliens not interested in Earth' says writer
Man runs with scissors, twelve hospitalised
Euro at 3 month low against dollar
Doubts raised over War on Drugs
Report says Japan 'must go nuclear'
Melting glaciers are 'major tourist opportunity'
France considers banning employment
India Current Account surplus grows
Expert warns invisible horse riding can cause hair loss
FTL developer sued over 'permadeath' emotional trauma
Concern over East Asian financial distortions
Goldman Stanley Bank Crisis: The investment bank reported catastrophic losses today due to a technical error in their random number generator
Canadians Celebrate Hay-Herbert Treaty: Canadians celebrate the anniversary of the famous Hay-Herbet Treaty which saw Alaska became part of Canada. Americans outgraged.
New Zealand centre of magnetic field shift: A recent fluctuation in the earth's magnetic field is claimed by scientists to be strong to be harnessed by New Zealand as a source of power.
Dictator demands solar eclipse on birthday
Nurse wages soar due to global shortage
Top notch mine opens in Sweden: Miners and crafters look forwards to the opening of a new, top notch diamond mine which is expected to revitalise the Swedish economy
Yoyo attacks becoming more common
Typewriting monkeys produce copy of Shakespeare
Insurgency continues in Middle East
Latest zombie movie 'based on truth'
Major earthquake in Siberia caused minor damage
Major intelligence leak stuns world
Profit warning in US retail sector
China trade deficit narrows
Harry Potter reboot 'considered'
Giant whale sinks fishing boat
Mankini not funny, says Kazakh professor
Higgs Boson found behind sofa. Owner baffled
Rusty Rake declared a deadly weapon
Music legend marries film star
AC-130 'safest place in event of zombie attack'
Australia and Japan in court over whaling
Excessive TV watching linked to brain cancer
Evidence 'shows that Julius Caesar plated Outwitters'
Caesar voted most popular pet name
Danish Mafia becoming 'too powerful' - Spots disease if plague causes anti-social behaviour.
Famine feared in South Asia
Experts concerned that children not reading enough
Warcrimes trial launched in The Hague
Man freed after 12 years stuck in hole
Child reinvents wheel. Engineers baffled
Driver in hospital after 'Zombie Highway' incident
Global protests against GM crops
Gangnam Style rewritten as major Broadway musical
Japan avoids fiscal meltdown
Ridiculous' fisherman arrested on firearm charges (there was a typo in this news headline in which only one comma was inserted)
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PRISM reveals interest in Plague Inc. players
Priests claim 'asteroid to destroy earth in 4024'
Leaning tower of Pisa 'leaning the wrong way'
Developer signs pledge to never add zombies into game
World Cup fever infects the world!
Mass panic over 3D printed robotic juicer
Space shuttle Atlantis to be sold at auction
First 4D film released
Potato Salad shortage due to price rise fears
Script approved for 'Episode 7 - Taking the Mickey'
Mobile game developer trademarks the word 'The'
New console admits to 'always on' power requirement
Justin Bibble trampled by fans
Computer games industry growing in UK
Texas votes to ban guns
North Korea rescues Space Station: North Korea uses Peace Rockets to save the International Space Station from space junk collision. Significant debris caused by explosion
Footballer given anti-biotics after Suarez bite
Spanish galleon found off Ecuadorian coast
Ecuador offer to rehouse Statue of Liberty
New island found in Pacific
Minor gold rush near Istanbul
New leader of WHO 'elected'
Terry Pratchett voted best author ever!
Australian Prime Minister changes
Italian plumber fined for killing turtles
Pop singer told to shake it off
Tiny robot lands on comet, confirms it is comet
Connection issues disrupt virtual reality wedding
Valve Timer slower than thought: Researchers have calculated that it takes longer than expected for radioactive fluids with a half-life of 3 years to pass through valves. Reason unknown
Nuclear explosion in <country>: Huge nuclear explosion in <country> has released a vast cloud of radioactive particles, cause unknown but location suggests failure/sabotage of nuclear powerplant containment systems
Fidget Spinning declared a war crime
Child rescues clown from sewer. Parents can't believe It.
'Porgs not cool' says Ewok
Compromise voted 'most insulting word ever'
Large Social Network IPO doesn't meet expectations
Sanctions on Burma lifted
Chaos as tick escapes from conference on ticks
Democracy decides all humans 'are equal'
'Boaty McBoatface' sinks without trace
Juggler smiles at camera, becomes popular
PewDiesm found to be the fastest-growing religion
Crucifix sales surpass all expectations
Old car tires 'a key ingredient in children's sweets'
President accused of miming inaugural address
Miami police establish hotline to find killer
Activision CEO's child spends $6bn on IAPsf
British MP wins right to wear sword in parliament
India Current Account surplus grows
Missing woman 'entered police box with strange man'.
Man covered in essential oils bursts into flames
Aspiring thief enters theatre. Steals spotlight
Child saves clown from sewer. Parents can't believe It
Cartoonist found dead at home. Details are sketchy.
COVID-19
COVID-19 "Stay Inside - Save Lives"
Child tells Presiden that 'injecting disinfectant is Not Good'
Zynga 'looking to buy Clash of Clans'
First car in space gets speeding ticket
Disrespectful funeral-goer 'forget to press X'
Nintendo to pixelate Toad in future
New 3D TV sets may 'enhance brain power'
Kim and Don livestream Fornite from Singapore
US President buys condo in Greenland - claims "victory"

Disaster News

Tsunami hits <country>: Extreme tsunami hits <country>. WHO analysts expect significant property damage and electricity shortages
Severe storms strike <country>: Severe storms strike heavily populated area in <country>. WHO analysis warn of crop and property damage
<country> experiences heavy flooding: WHO analysis warns of increased risk of disease due to heavy concentration of people in refugee camps.

CDC and WHO-related News

WHO:

WHO study shows world's obesity epidemic increasing
WHO study shows global warming increasing catastrophes
WHO expects increases in life expectancy for next 50 years
WHO study says 'Million-death earthquake is possible'
Anti-aging drug not expected this century says WHO
WHO shows terrorism risk is declining around the world
WHO report shows happiness a key to longevity
Warmer oceans means more hurricanes says WHO report
Cure for cancer could bankrupt pension funds warns WHO
Stem cell treatments for all 'a decade away' says WHO

CDC:

CDC: 38% of US adults don't walk >10mins per week
CDC: zombie spoof increased emergency preparedness
CDC: West Nile virus cases surge in 2012
CDC protocols 'halve dialysis bloodstream infections'
CDC preparedness funds hit by proposed 2014 budget
CDC: 20% of teen births are repeat births in the US
CDC pioneers new anti-malarial strategies
CDC smartphone key for future disease surveillance
CDC: Save $521m a year - smoke-free subsidized housing
CDC teams hunt Patient Zero
CDC: swine flu doesn't come from eating pork
CDC: don't recommend oral drug for Gonorrhea treatment
CDC teams close on Patient Zero
CDC: Female binge drinking 'under-recognized problem'
NASA/CDC discuss benefits of space science research
CDC finds 'frequent' fecal contamination in pools

Trivia

These news refer to corresponding game contents or other contents.

"Script approved for 'Episode 7 - Taking the Mickey" . t iIs a reference to Disney making the new Star wars: The Force Awakens.
"Insurgency continues in Middle East." is a reference to Ndemic Creations' second game, Rebel Inc.
"AC-130 'safest place in event of 'zombie attack'." is a reference to the Dead Air campaign of Left 4 Dead.
"Missing woman 'entered police box with strange man'." is a reference to the TV series Doctor Who.
" 'Crazy Dave' convicted of Garden Centre robbery." is a reference to a character in Plants Vs. Zombies's character: Crazy dave.
"Blue hedgehog breaks land speed record" is a reference to the Sonic the Hedgehog games developed by SEGA.
"Top notch mine opens in Sweden: Miners and crafters look forwards to the opening of a new, top notch diamond mine which is expected to revitalise the Swedish economy" is a reference to Minecraft, which was created by Markus Persson AKA "Notch" and founder of Swedish video game developer Mojang, valued at $2.5 billion USD in 2014. And the "Top notch mine" may refers the diamond mine.
"Creeper arrested for destruction of virtual property" is a reference to a Creeper from Minecraft, which is known for detonating when it gets too close to you.
"Microsoft saves sheepish miner, rides into sunset" is a reference to the fact that Microsoft bought minecraft.
"Machine-gun powered jetpack banned over safety concern" is referencing the webcomic XKCD's What If section, where the author gives serious answers to absurd questions, such as "Can you make a jetpack out of machine guns?" This can also be a reference to Jetpack Joyride, an iOS endless arcade game where you start off with a machine-gun jetpack.
"Adventure fakes arrow to the knee trauma." Is a reference to Skyrim, in which hold guards often say: "I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee."
"Italian plumber fined for killing turtles" is a reference to Mario Bros. as Mario is a Italian plumber and Koopa Troopas look remarkably like turtles.
"Pop singer told to shake it off" is a reference to Taylor Swift's hit song of the same name.
"Gamers worldwide begin worshipping helix fossil" is a reference to Twitch Plays Pokemon, where Omanyte, the fossil Pokemon within the Helix Fossil, is seen as a god.
"Goat union demands royalties from game dev" is a reference to the video game Goat Simulator published by Coffee Stain Studios.
"Valve Timer slower than thought: Researchers have calculated that it takes longer than expected for radioactive fluids with a half-life of 3 years to pass through valves. Reason unknown" is a reference to video game company Valve, and half-life here are both reference to actual half-life, and Half-Life 3, which was never released despite being promised and highly anticipated.
"Child saves clown from sewer. Parents can't believe It" is a reference to the movie It, where the main antagonist is a sewer-dwelling clown named Pennywise who returns to torment children every 27 or so years. Take note of how 'It' is capitalized.
"Mankini not funny, says Kazakh professor" is a reference to Borat, a Kazakh journalist character created by the comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, known for wearing a characteristic green mankini. The character got very badly received by Kazakh people, considered racist and offensive by them.
'Hot single looking for you in this area" refers to advertisements using a similar slogan.
"Canadians Celebrate Hay-Herbert Treaty" Actually Hay-Herbert Treaty is a treaty between Great Britain and United States that resolved a dispute on the location of the border between Alaska and Canada.
'Nintendo to pixelate Toad in future' is referred to Captain Toad's treasure tracker,a Nintendo game.

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 *Morgue overrun by brutal gang of youths
 *'Miracle' survivor of car crash
+*Film company denies 'zombie' PR stunt
 *Blockbuster zombie film stages 'zombie attacks'
 *Public access to cemeteries restricted