I read about swine flu today. Swine flu is a respiratory disease, caused by influenza type A which infects pigs. There are many types, and the infection is constantly changing. Until now it has not normally infected humans, but the latest form clearly does, and can be spread from person to person - probably through coughing and sneezing.
Symptoms of swine flu in humans appear to be similar to those produced by standard, seasonal flu. These include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills and fatigue. So far, most cases of swine flu around the world appear to be mild, albeit with diarrhoea more common than is found in seasonal flu.
The current pandemic alert level as indicated by the World Health Organisation is phase 5. To stay safe, we can avoid close contact with people who appear unwell and people who have fever and cough. Also, we should maintain good hygiene to reduce transmissions of viruses.
I felt worried and sad towards this event. Imagine it being spread around the world. Oh my god!!! It'll kill so many people! Innocent lives will be taken away. That will be a very sad scenario.
People, please take care... <3
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