THIS IS PRETTY FUNNY.
i haven't actually read the below article but from what I've been told it seems to be a pretty serious situation.
Published: Monday 27 April 2009 10:03 UTC
An increasing number of Asian and Latin American countries are taking measures to contain the spread of a new swine flu virus. Travelers from Mexico, the source of the virus, have to undergo a strict medical examination upon arrival. Many countries have issued a negative travel advice for Mexico, and China has ordered a ban on the import of pork from Mexico and a number of Latin American countries, after Russia took a similar measure earlier. The European Commission wants to call an emergency meeting of the EU health ministers to discuss the outbreak of swine flu.
In Mexico, 103 people have died of swine flu, and about 1,600 people have been infected with the virus. Cases of swine flu are being reported in an increasing number of countries. Most of the patients are people who have recently been in Mexico. The US has confirmed 20 cases, though in none of these are the patients seriously ill. The US health authorities expect more.
Six cases have been diagnosed in Canada, and suspected cases have been reported from Spain, Israel, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil. The World Health Organisation has warned of a pandemic, but says it is well-prepared.
The swine flu outbreak has led to lower prices for airline shares at European stock exchanges. In Paris, Air France lost nearly 10 percent compared to 12 percent for Lufthansa in Frankfurt. Investors fear fewer people will travel as a result of the outbreak.
Attemps to contain spread of swine flu virus
Published: Monday 27 April 2009 10:03 UTC
Last updated: Monday 27 April 2009 10:03 UTC
An increasing number of Asian and Latin American countries are taking measures to contain the spread of a new swine flu virus. Travelers from Mexico, the source of the virus, have to undergo a strict medical examination upon arrival. Many countries have issued a negative travel advice for Mexico, and China has ordered a ban on the import of pork from Mexico and a number of Latin American countries, after Russia took a similar measure earlier. The European Commission wants to call an emergency meeting of the EU health ministers to discuss the outbreak of swine flu.In Mexico, 103 people have died of swine flu, and about 1,600 people have been infected with the virus. Cases of swine flu are being reported in an increasing number of countries. Most of the patients are people who have recently been in Mexico. The US has confirmed 20 cases, though in none of these are the patients seriously ill. The US health authorities expect more.
Six cases have been diagnosed in Canada, and suspected cases have been reported from Spain, Israel, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil. The World Health Organisation has warned of a pandemic, but says it is well-prepared.
The swine flu outbreak has led to lower prices for airline shares at European stock exchanges. In Paris, Air France lost nearly 10 percent compared to 12 percent for Lufthansa in Frankfurt. Investors fear fewer people will travel as a result of the outbreak.
Meh you live life once, so be it if we die over in America.
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