Marberg virus

The Marberg virus was the cause of a type of haemorrhagic fever in 21st century Africa.

The Pangbourne Scientific Laboratory was ostensibly working on a cure for the virus. In fact, the Head of Research Gavin Dexter was working for the Crimson Chapter of the Orphans of the Future. He developed a strain of the virus which reproduced at fifty times its normal rate. To bring about a prophesied apocalypse, vials of the mutated strain were taken by members of the cult to at least twelve different places across the Earth. At a prearranged signal, they would open the vials, bringing about the End of Days. (AUDIO: Fatal Consequences)

Fortunately, the cultists were arrested at the airports they were at, and an antidote that had been developed was made generally available. (AUDIO: Dreamland)