The Swine Flu thing...

[lamont]

Here's a news media article on Q.Roo cases:

Diario de Quintana Roo - En duda, causa de muerte

78 suspect cases in Q.Roo. And my spanish isn't good enough to figure it all out -- 2 cases that were normal influenza, so far? One death that they need 2 day to analyze the results?

 

[lamont]

Looks like they just fixed the webpage:

Secretara de Salud

3 laboratory confirmed cases in Q.Roo now.

 

[Martha]

Love it!

 

[Bandmom]

Here is the latest from WHO:

WHO | Influenza A(H1N1) - update 13

4 May 2009 -- As of 06:00 GMT, 4 May 2009, 20 countries have officially reported 985 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.

Mexico has reported 590 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 25 deaths. The higher number of cases from Mexico reflects ongoing testing of previously collected specimens. The United States has reported 226 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths - Austria (1), Canada (85), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1), Costa Rica (1), Colombia (1), Denmark (1), El Salvador (2), France (2), Germany (8), Ireland (1), Israel (3), Italy (1), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (4), Republic of Korea (1), Spain (40), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (15).

There is no risk of infection from this virus from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products.

It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention, in line with guidance from national authorities. Individuals are advised to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and should seek medical attention if they develop any symptoms of influenza-like illness.

WHO advises no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders.

As noted, the higher number of deaths "lab confirmed" in Mexico are NOT new cases but cases that are just now being confirmed from samples previously sent in. It seems that the current deaths have leveled out. I have to wonder if the high number of deaths in the beginning was not a result of people not seeking medical attention until it was too late figuring it was "just a cold" or whatever. That would also explain why the new cases in all the other countries have not resulted in deaths. The "word" was out by the time it hit outside of Mexico and therefore everyone was more careful. The WHO has indicated in some interviews that they may be raising the warning from a 5 to a 6 but that it will not be need for panic since at this point it seems to be easily treated, etc. We have our first KY resident being treated in Georgia right now. We will be in Cozumel in June if I can keep all mine well.....lots of Vitamin C going around this house Hope all of you are well.

 

[pilot fish]

Calm down,ikwik. Someone misread it the first time I posted it, saying, that is old news. I reposted part of it to show that it was CURRENT, AS OF MAY 3. Hope that helps you understand. Might be better to read the thread more closely, ikwik, before getting so excited?

How many times are you going to post the same damn thing? Yes we've all seen this post from you over and over and over again! Enough already. You don't even bother to cite the source or post the link. That's funny.

All I'm saying is, Mexico is a really large chunk of real estate. Saying the whole thing is dangerous is very extreme. Like someone said about 40 pages ago, saying Cozumel has a high risk of infection because it's south of the border would be about the same as saying Key West is dangerous because there are a lot of cases in New York City.

I'm starting to think you either watched Stephan King's The Stand a few too many times, or you're one of those people that has an end of the world fetish.

 

[pilot fish]

One additional note for those that feel this is all hype and hysteria, telling divers to, " come on down, the water is warm and nothing really to worry about." You all might be inviting the flu to Coz and Cancun. Some of the people here in US, and elsewhere, MIGHT have no symptoms but be carrying the flu with them?

 

[sailldy67]

I wonder if there is a vaccine for testostreone poisoning...lol

 

[pilot fish]

I wonder if there is a vaccine for testostreone poisoning...lol

yeah, there is. It's called MARRIAGE

 

[parrotheaddiver]

yeah, there is. It's called MARRIAGE

Very Funny you need to turn in your man card

 

[CozumelAntonio]

Love it!

On another board someone asked for a T-shirt so I got inspired...

Say NO to H1N1 Hype : Antonio's Cozumel - T shirts - Gifts - Souvenirs