Last week we started hearing about the Swine Flu. Since Monday alone- I've had 5+ e-mails hit my inbox via DHS (Secretary Napolitano), USCG Command, and my local Sonoma County.
FYI: a public heath emergency has been declared. I can't post the e-mails, as they are for DHS/Coast Guard Employees only, but...
-Here is a DHS, CDC, and Counter terrorism press release on the topic: April 26, 2009
-Up to date information: Center for Disease Control
It's making me a bit nervous, all I want is to make it home healthy and enjoy graduation. My boyfriend and I are suppose to spend a couple of days in Santa Monica and Ventura before arriving back in AZ, and now I'm having second thoughts.
How did we end up being susceptible to animal diseases anyway... bird flu, swine flu, etc?
Today we also received notice of the airline National Threat Advisory Level move from Yellow (Elevated) to Orange (High)... which isn't cool for my boyfriend and family flying in for my graduation!My prayers go out to those working and living near the areas of the Swine Flu outbreaks, and to anyone traveling within the next few weeks.
Hey! I hope you stay well and enjoy the last few weeks of your internship! I missed your comment about CityPass, but if you are still in town for a while longer, you can either pick them up at any of the attractions, or you can get one through the website and print the voucher and get the actual booklet at one of the attractions. I also may be able to send you one depending on how long you will be there! Let me know-- send me an e-mail at Lexi_xcp2004@yahoo.com . I would love to get one for you!
ReplyDeleteI am sure it is super scary being in California while all of those outbreaks are there! Stay well and just wash your hands a lot!
The swine flu is everywhere and it is just a flu nothing more. IT is in arizona also but probably the people who have it didn't go to the doctor and get tested. You have to actually go to the doctor and they have to do the test. Lots of people are sick but don't go to the doctor because in a couple of days they feel better. So there are probably thousands of cases unreported. Don't worry about just wash your hands. Bottom line it is just another strain of the flu and there will be plenty of other "new stains" in the years to come. No need to panic!
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