Swine flu outbreak .....
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kerplunk182
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I just hope that things wouldn't get as serious as SARS. Hopefully, the 2 week stay at home thing wouldn't be an option because they're going to compromised it with the duration of the June holidays. As if the June holidays haven't been filled up with extra classes for the first week.
However, if it really does happen, then O levels are going to end even later (As if it's not late enough). :\
However, if it really does happen, then O levels are going to end even later (As if it's not late enough). :\
BrainFailure
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just yesterday when the nurse at my company asked for some surgical masks the suppliers said now the masks were all booked by the hospitals.its like the hospital ppl are panicked.
fauxhawk
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All this is scary.. It can spread through miles, most probably will affect the whole earth..
And worst, now the pandemic level is orange. Isn't Singapore too cautious about this? I think it should be orange when it affects most parts of Southeast Asia, but the flu isnt even spreading near us, and its already orange? Its good though that Singapore is very cautious about this and trying to prevent it. Lets do our part. PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE.
And worst, now the pandemic level is orange. Isn't Singapore too cautious about this? I think it should be orange when it affects most parts of Southeast Asia, but the flu isnt even spreading near us, and its already orange? Its good though that Singapore is very cautious about this and trying to prevent it. Lets do our part. PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE.
Cheez
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Not too cautious going to orange. With globalisation, travel round the world is only a day. Almost impossible to prevent a person to slip through thermal scanners, esp since it's already infectious before the person becomes symptomatic. Thermal scanners won't pick it up. It's now no longer prevention. It's now early case detection and early treatment. But good thing is that it's doesn't kill like SARS do. Mortality rate much lower. The high mortality rate in Mexico is still a question mark - not seen anywhere else so far.
the media is severely over-reporting this.
the common flu, as of now, kills an estimated 15 '000 people in america a year. the swine flu has killed only what...? less than 500 and they're making a big fuss about it?
my main complaint is that it's causing unnecessary widespread panic with some countries rushing to stockpile medicine and equipment, resulting in victims of other more deadly and serious diseases, injuries and other conditions being denied of the medical care they should be able to get.
this is just another example of how stupidly childish the media can get.
the common flu, as of now, kills an estimated 15 '000 people in america a year. the swine flu has killed only what...? less than 500 and they're making a big fuss about it?
my main complaint is that it's causing unnecessary widespread panic with some countries rushing to stockpile medicine and equipment, resulting in victims of other more deadly and serious diseases, injuries and other conditions being denied of the medical care they should be able to get.
this is just another example of how stupidly childish the media can get.
Gravity.
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i dont think they're severely over-reporting leh.
i think its to raise awareness..
the governments are just a lil paranoid.. safety first.
they dont want another sars situation.
Cheez
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It is a big matter. Because initially, the death rate in Mexico is unsually high. However, that cannot be confirmed elsewhere. If that rate is translated to worldwide numbers, then it's a really scary situation. However, now it seems that is just like any other flu virus. The mortality rate is around 3-4% which is the same as other flu viruses. Still, flu viruses are known to be unpredictable, hence it needs to be closely monitored.
Quite a bit is now known about the new strain of H1N1. We now know for certain that the pigs, bird, and human are involved as the 3 genes are found in it, although the mixing actually happened some time ago. The other interesting thing is that the mixing probably occured outside Mexico, although it cannot be confirmed. It appeared that it is of Asian origin since there are genes of Asian origin. The suggestion is Korea who imports pigs from the States - which means the mixing probably occured there. The first case is therefore possibly not from Mexico or the States.
Quite a bit is now known about the new strain of H1N1. We now know for certain that the pigs, bird, and human are involved as the 3 genes are found in it, although the mixing actually happened some time ago. The other interesting thing is that the mixing probably occured outside Mexico, although it cannot be confirmed. It appeared that it is of Asian origin since there are genes of Asian origin. The suggestion is Korea who imports pigs from the States - which means the mixing probably occured there. The first case is therefore possibly not from Mexico or the States.
doggieshaman
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500 is what they know so far. the Common flu has been conquered by our medicine over and over so it's no mystery. Swine flu on the other hand is very new and since we don't know everything about it we get scared. What, you think we should all wait till a 'RAGE VIRUS' like the one from 28 days later comes out before we should all raise our red pandemic flags?
the media is helping to champion the message of prevention and engaging in safe practices IN CASE this thing gets here, and you have a problem with that? Really? do you hate your fellow human beings so much or are you just very confident none of us will succumb to swine flu?
i'd like to see you do better. people go and stockpile IN CASE they are needed for swine flu. do you hear pharmaceutical companies running out of medicine? and is it not a fair thing for the media to warn people about oncoming dangers? Where was it reported that other patients are being denied these medications? really?
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vickomaniac
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^ lol pwn.
faizal_rocks
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I have a feeling Miss Piggy and Porky Pig will become the butt of jokes at this time.
hifi_killer
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i must admit i'm pretty apathetic about this swine flu thing UNTIL,
NUS forces everyone to come down ONE HOUR before the scheduled exam start time for temperature taking.
why did the outbreak have to occur during my examination period. why.
NUS forces everyone to come down ONE HOUR before the scheduled exam start time for temperature taking.
why did the outbreak have to occur during my examination period. why.
tomdelonge182
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dont u all see the trend? this is all business . every 5 years a major virus comes out . medical business earns non stop. face mask sold out. research spent like millions . no virus no business no money. especially after the recession? making up for the lost?
u judge =)
thats why i always say its a nono to drugs and medicine. eat vegetables and stay healthy exercising
u judge =)
thats why i always say its a nono to drugs and medicine. eat vegetables and stay healthy exercising
someone's a conspiracy nut here.
and come on, the media is not being "stupidly childish". Were it not for nations being a little more kiasu and kiasi now, the virus might well have hit all areas of the globe. Probably even your neighbourhood, Ellie. And then you wouldnt think it's a trivial thing anymore.
and come on, the media is not being "stupidly childish". Were it not for nations being a little more kiasu and kiasi now, the virus might well have hit all areas of the globe. Probably even your neighbourhood, Ellie. And then you wouldnt think it's a trivial thing anymore.
