Swine Flu

What started off as an insignificant flu has grown into a likely imminent pandemic. The swine virus is a respiratory diease affecting pigs that is caused by type A influenza virus. Each and every country is stepping up its security to contain this deadly virus. Singapore is also tightening border checks, at Changi Airport last night/ today has thermal scanners which screens the arriving passengers to prevent the swine flu from entering Singapore. So far Singapore has no known, or even suspected, cases on this disease but we cannot afford to be complacent as once the virus enters Singapore, we will all be badly affected as Singapore is very dense. This imminent pandemic is not only capable of claiming lives but also will greatly affect the growing economic from last year crisis. Imagine losing money, after the terrible crisis, while you are sick, that wouldn't be pleasant at all.

Please be considerate and if you are sick, please do not comt to school or work as it may spread to so many more people may fall prey to this deadly virus. Please seek medical help immediately if you have influenza like symptoms: running nose, cough, sore throat, high fever or even breathlessness. To prevent yourself from contracting this flu avoid people with flu-like symptoms, avoid crowded areas, wash hands thoroughly with soap as frequently as possible, cough or sneeze into your arms as your hands may come into contact with another thing, which other people may also use.

For fun and trivial facts, a previous flu affected the world whole so badly that half of the world's most populated country died, that is half of China's population died, but of course, it does not only affect the Chinese. Please remember to take care of your health.