When the host dies, the parasite does too.
Correct! And the parasites finished off the host November 4, 2008. They had been nibbling and harassing the host for years, but, November 4, 2008 was when the fatal bite delivered. It will take a while for the actual death to occur as the host was strong and had a high resistance, but, the nibbles finally took their toll. At this point in time, the parasites are rejoicing and gleeful for the freebies that their saviors gave them for killing their opposition, but, that will be short lived and the sounds of weeping and wailing will replace the grins and smiles.
“When the host dies, the parasite does too.”
Not neccessarily... the parasite just networks to a new host. Parasites are survivors... we should emulate them.