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When death came calling: the plague in Hong Kong
It has been 120 years since the plague darkened our shores, bringing with it a brilliant young scientist who would make a groundbreaking discovery here. Sarah Lazarus looks at its history and the threat posed by a disease that refuses to die
This year marks the 120th anniversary of two events that took place in Hong Kong and had a profound impact on the whole world. One was a human tragedy on a massive scale. The other was a scientific breakthrough of far-reaching importance.
In May 1894, the plague came to Hong Kong. It cut a swathe through the colony, causing widespread suffering and sparking social unrest. From Hong Kong the plague spread far and wide, creating a global pandemic that claimed millions of lives...
When death came calling: the plague in Hong Kong
It has been 120 years since the plague darkened our shores, bringing with it a brilliant young scientist who would make a groundbreaking discovery here. Sarah Lazarus looks at its history and the threat posed by a disease that refuses to die
This year marks the 120th anniversary of two events that took place in Hong Kong and had a profound impact on the whole world. One was a human tragedy on a massive scale. The other was a scientific breakthrough of far-reaching importance.
In May 1894, the plague came to Hong Kong. It cut a swathe through the colony, causing widespread suffering and sparking social unrest. From Hong Kong the plague spread far and wide, creating a global pandemic that claimed millions of lives...