A gamer in Wuhan, China has today been quarantined over fears an exposure to the Epic Games Launcher virus may spread.

The man, whose name is being withheld so he doesn’t receive ridicule from his friends for playing an Epic game, was exposed to the virus last night in his home in southern Wuhan.

After booting up the virus, which disguises itself as a game launcher, the man immediately started feeling unwell.

A doctor who examined the man was able to instantly diagnose him, and he was moved into isolation to avoid infecting others.

The doctor has also been quarantined after purchasing several loot boxes following the diagnosis.

Chinese officials will set up a fresh PC with only Steam installed for the man to play to rid him of the virus.

He will then receive a dose of AVG Ultimate to ensure the virus does not reappear.

The computer has been incinerated to ensure no further infections occur.

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