What is Swine flu?
It is a respiratory disease thoughtto spread through coughing and sneezing.
The symptoms of swine flu is mimic those of normal flu.
Good hygiene like using a tissue and washing hands throughly can help reduce transmission.
This “Swine Flu” is spreading from Mexico to USA, Canada and now in Europe. We have to aware about the hygiene, to prevent infection and transmission of disease. If you suffered flu, you better wear face mask when you are going out. The function of wearing face mask is to protect yourself and prevent flu transmit to others.
In Mexico, there were 103 dead ( 20 confirmed to have died from swine flu and 18 confirmed ill with swine flu)
In United States, there were 20 confirmed cases of swine flu.
In Canada, there were 6 confirmed cases.
In Spain, there was 1 confirmed case.
There are some cases still suspected in UK, Spain, Israel, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.
This incident made me remember about the SARS which happened in year 2003. It’s a terrible year to us. There were many people died. Therefore, we are much more alert to this swine virus. Hope this crisis will be solved soon.
Take great care, everyone.
