contract(ed) – v. to become ill with a disease
outbreak – n. a sudden start or increase of fighting or disease
occur(s) – v. to happen
strain(s) – n. a kind or sort of something
species – n. a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce young animals or plants
expensive – adj. costing a lot of money
sponsor(ed) – v. to support, take responsibility for or pay for someone or something