新闻

**新闻**（英语：**News**） 是《瘟疫公司》的一部分。游戏中出现的新闻均是国际性的新闻。部分新闻会报道瘟疫波及的影响，其余新闻则完全随机出现。游戏中同样会出现与CDC、WHO，原本还有RMS等相关的新闻标题。查询更多信息，请参阅致敬列表。

## 涉及或与瘟疫相关的新闻

*一旦某些与玩家的瘟疫相关的事情发生，这些新闻片段就会以新闻弹窗的形式出现。随着游戏的推进，这类新闻会报道得愈发频繁，直到变成新闻栏中唯一会出现的新闻。*

* <瘟疫名称>开始在<瘟疫始发国>传播了。
* 检测到<瘟疫种类>DNA！
* <瘟疫名称>正在感染更多国家
* <国家名称>发现新疾病： *某新轻微疾病正在扩散* *<国家名称>医生在一次常规性检查中发现一种被称为<瘟疫名称>的新疾病。虽然它看起来并不具威胁性，但还是必须进行更深入的调查。目前已有多个国家提出有关此疾病的报告。*
* （续） （如果在疾病被发现时没有其他国家受到感染）： 目前暂无任何国家汇报相关疾病。
* <国家名称>开始研发解药
* <国家名称>开始研发解药： *<国家名称>成为首个指示医生开始研究<瘟疫名称>解药的国家。若没有更多的资金投入这项研究，它将比预期来得慢。*
* 科学家对发热/发热的认识也逐渐加深
* 新的援助计划已经为贫苦国家成立： *联合国宣布将给予低收入国家新一轮的医疗救助，以恢复其健康和维持其基本生存能力。*
* 科学家对肿瘤/肿瘤的认识也逐渐加深
* 科学家对腹泻/腹泻的认识也逐渐加深
* <国家名称>发生第一宗死亡案例： *由<瘟疫名称>引起的第一宗死亡案已确认发生在<国家名称>。这到底是运气不佳还是不详的预兆？*
* 科学家对发热的认识也逐渐加深： *科学家终于在发热研究中取得了突破性研究成果。他们也将能更容易医治该疾病。*
* 科学家对肿瘤的认识也逐渐加深： *科学家终于在肿瘤研究中取得了突破性研究成果。他们也将能更容易医治该疾病。*
* *飞机改用新款消毒技术*：*飞机为了防止疾病传播到各国去，现已改最新清洁技术。只有进化至高级传播疾病才能幸免。*
* 升级让飞机再度受感染
* <国家名称>正举行爱之节： *<国家名称>迎来爱之节。粉丝们庆祝其成功代替了国际亲吻日。评论家质疑其卫生标准。*
* 伦敦奥运会之谜: *延迟举办伦敦奥运会的决定背后仍藏着一个谜。虽然主办单位承诺将很快重办，但是未公布延迟的原因。*
* 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
* （如果进化鸟类传播1等传播途径） <国家名称>殄灭鸽子
* <国家名称>殄灭所有鸟类
* <国家名称>封锁国境线
* <国家名称>发布全国流行性疾病警报
* <国家名称> 宣布戒严令
* <国家名称> 通过人体临床实验
* <国家名称>设立传染性疾病团队
* <国家名称>禁止所有航班
* （如果进化家畜传播） <国家名称 culls all livestock or <country> bans movement of livestock
* <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) <国家名称>启动灭鼠行动
* <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 repellant
* <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*
* RMS - 'threat level increased'
* WHO - 'threat level increased'
* CDC teams hunt Patient Zero
* CDC teams close on Patient Zero
* CDC teams identify Patient Zero

### 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 protestors
* Gen-Sys lab established in <country>
* <country> plants landmines in ape territory
* Runaway apes in <country> force circus close

### 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
* 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*
	+ *​*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 delcares urban areas ¨Hostile¨
* Z-Com evacuates refugee camps.
* Z-Com declares refugee camps ¨Hostile¨

### 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
* New obsession: avoiding parasitic worms: *Reports are coming in all over the world of an exteme obsession with avoiding parasitic worms - severe measures being taken to avoid infection*
* New obsession: eradicating parasitic worms
* New obsession: earthworm collecting

### 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 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

* <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)*

## 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.*

* Suicide rates still increase after the removal of 'flappy bird'
* 'Crazy Dave' convicted of Garden Centre robbery
* 数百万的用户已经预购了最新智能手机
* 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 Birdflu 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 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
* Police frame politician
* European union planes 'new' federal anthem
* Brazil investigating new aircraft carrier
* Goat union 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 harrassment
* 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*
* 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)*
* XmL\_3rr0R~/?$-HELP.i.am.trapped.in.the.newsbar!.^
* 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

## 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 longivity
* 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
* NASA/CDC discuss benefits of space science research

## Trivia

* "Script approved for 'Episode 7 - Taking the Mickey" . Is a reference to Disney making the new Star wars The Force Awakens.
* " 'Crazy Dave' convicted of Garden Centre robbery." is a reference to a character in Plants Vs. Zombies.
* "Creeper arrested for destruction of virtual property" is a reference to a Creeper from Minecraft, which is known for detonating when you get to close to it.
* "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 endless arcade game where you have a machine-gun jetpack.
* "Adventure fakes arrow to the knee trauma." Is a reference to Skyrim, in which 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 Swifts hit song, Shake It Off