Tuesday, 4 August 2009

My World Tuesday - Influenza A(H1N1)



Caught this family in masks at the PC Fair in KLCC on Sunday. It is wise of them to wear a mask as prevention from possible transmission of Influenza A(H1N1).

In Malaysia, there have been 8 deaths caused by this influenza. Some schools and universities have been closed. Even National Service has been stopped temporarily. Hospitals, airports or even gyms are taking close precaution, such as health declaration by individuals or taking temperature of people entering their premises.

How is this influenza affecting your
city?

6 comments:

alicesg said...

Argggh, H1N1 is really scary. I doubt I am travelling anywhere this year. There's been six deaths and about 100 still in hospital with about 9 in ICU. I hope a vaccine would be found very soon.

But life still goes on in here, but most wear masks only in the hospitals. I try to avoid crowded places if possible.

Anonymous said...

The media is scaring us all in Sweden. London is suffering from the flu, and it's due to strike here as schools start in about 2.5 weeks' time... Apparently, the vaccine won't be delivered until the end of September.

Arija said...

Here too there have been a number of related deaths but it is impossible to ascertain howmany were actually due to the flu and not the existing underlying conditions.

The Good Life in Virginia said...

it was kicking around here earlier this year...new york and other places but, was sort of isolated.

i did not know it was still active in the pac rim area.

have a good week.

SandyCarlson said...

Be careful! This flu is a scary one.

Keropokman said...

Everyone's more conscious about coughing or sneezing in public now!

have you been wearing mask too?

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