The World Health Organization has confirmed that there are 787 cases of people with the swine flu virus. New cases are emerging from Canada, where it is thought that "pigs may have been infected by a Canadian farmer who recently returned from a trip to Mexico, the epicenter of the outbreak. The pigs have since been quarantined." In Hong Kong, after a man had visited Mexico and returned with 'flu-like symptoms', the Chinese government forced not just that man, but everyone in the hotel where he was staying to be quarantined. But, are we overreacting? Maybe just carry a mask with you and try to avoid 'sick' people....
Sunday, May 3, 2009
787 confirmed cases of Swine Flu worldwide
The World Health Organization has confirmed that there are 787 cases of people with the swine flu virus. New cases are emerging from Canada, where it is thought that "pigs may have been infected by a Canadian farmer who recently returned from a trip to Mexico, the epicenter of the outbreak. The pigs have since been quarantined." In Hong Kong, after a man had visited Mexico and returned with 'flu-like symptoms', the Chinese government forced not just that man, but everyone in the hotel where he was staying to be quarantined. But, are we overreacting? Maybe just carry a mask with you and try to avoid 'sick' people....
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