Manhattan Flu

Manhattan Flu is/was a flu strain that killed 1.6 million people in the US and Canada between 2049 to 2062.

Speculation about Manhattan Flu (2049-2080's)
Speculation began as soon as the first reports of Manhattan Flu come out. It is believed by scientist that Manhattan Flu somewhere in New York City in the late 2040's, thus the name Manhattan Flu. Manhattan Flu seems to start off as virus in a cockroach and transmitted to humans in areas like landfills and unclean houses and businesses (like restaurants).

Many theories about Manhattan Flu lost popularity in the 2080's.

End of Manhattan Flu (2061-2063)
No cure was ever discovered for Manhattan Flu. The flu only died out in the 2060's. The CDC advise residence of New York City to "maintain a will clean living area to prevent a second rise of the Manhattan Flu," as said on January 5, 2063.