Professor Henn is the head of the medical department and a professor of Biology and Medical Sciences  at the University of Aquica in Sporaltryus. He has worked in the field of biology and medicine for 35 years, and has been awarded the Medal of Exemplary Service by the Parliament of Spotaltryus, and the Jasper Henn Award for Scientific Initiative by the Sporaltryus Ministry of Science, in addition to many others. He was appointed Emergency Deputy Minister of Health by South Pacific Minister of Health Kris Montresor due to the outbreak, and worked tirelessly to stem the pandemic.


Capa Doźed Ǵ[b]raazdxai is a journalist working for the Austin Times, specializing in Health and Biology. He has worked for dozens of newspapers, magazines, and journals, and was awarded the Eiard Coimbual Award for his article on whaling in the Rainbow Islands. [/b]


[b]This interview was done before the outbreak ended, but was considered worthy enough for publishing regardless. The statements of Mr. Henn do not necessarily reflect those of the Ministry of Health of the South Pacific.[/b]

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Capa Do[b]źed [/b]Ǵraazdxai (CDǴ): What has the government of the South Pacific done so far to stem the tide of the pandemic?

Professor Henn (PH): We have tried an immense amounts of things, such as quarantines, closing borders, hazmat units, the whole 9 yards.

[b]CDǴ: [/b]The pandemic is reaching proportion never seen, never even imagined, before. Many are questioning the governments job, and saying it's not fulfilling it's role. How do you respond?

PH: We are trying our best to stem this pandemic. We believe that every infected person can be cured, but the cure takes time to find. So we ask that countries take all precautions to protect it's living citizens.

[b]CDǴ:[/b] Many countries are devastated by the pandemic, like my home country of St. Nicholas & Minuitia where over half of the population has died. How can we move on from such a tragedy?


PH: Being facetious, breed like the wind! But in all seriousness, we are all affected by this pandemic. When the cure is found and distributed everywhere, then we can focus on rebuilding. Until then, the cure is our goal.

[b]CDǴ: [/b]What can the governments of the South Pacific do to protect their citizens?

PH: Quarantine all who are believed to be infected.  If they show signs of extreme aggressiveness, then attempt to hold them in a protected area, preferably away from the populace.

[b]CDǴ:[/b] Aside from the obvious symptoms of a hunger for human flesh and aggressiveness, what kind of symptoms can people expect from the infected?'

PH: Frothing at the mouth, red eye color, low coordination, making it impossible for them to run or climb, among others, but we haven't yet identified them.

[b]CDǴ: [/b]The term 'zombie' has been used to describe the infected, is this term accurate?

PH: Well, both yes and no. While the popular term for the infected is "zombie", we encourage people to use the word "infected", as the infected have traits that zombies do not, like not actually dying before showing symptoms.

[b]CDǴ:[/b] When should we expect the disease to "die off", in a sense?

PH: I cannot give an accurate answer for this question. It could be as soon as tomorrow, or as long as humans are around to see them.

[b]CDǴ:[/b] Can a cure even be developed?

PH: It can be developed, as we are in the middle of the process right now.

[b]CDǴ:[/b] Does climate affect the virus much?

PH: Well, from our observations, climate does not affect it.

[b]CDǴ:[/b] Thank you for answering these questions. Is there any last word you would like to add?

PH: Good luck, and try to stay alive.