Apocalypse Events

Early Days
It is unknown how the 'shuteye virus' started, though it is known that it started somewhere within Central Asia in small numbers as early as 2019. According to old flashbacks and re-told stories, the virus was originally not very popular, with only small knowledge about cities and countries facing a "strange epidemic". It took about 3 years (to 2022) until the virus hit a dangerous number, did the public and social media start to notice it. Many sources claim the virus was "overwhelming" and "happened so quickly". It is unknown when exactly the virus hit on a global scale, though it is known it was around mid 2022 (May-August).

During
The first case of the virus in North America appeared on the East Coast of the United States through an immigrant family. Due to this, the virus was often blamed on immigrants or travelers, creating much division and discrimination toward them. Other abroad nations closed their airports and borders early (such as Israel), slowing the process of the outbreak, while the United States did not undergo any precautionary measures, other than closing the border with Canada and walling the city of NYC. Power and trade quickly broke down quite early, with almost all people being forced to use candles and cans of food as quick methods. The first countries to fall from the overwhelming virus were South Asian and South American nations.