Swine Flu

[AndyP & Lenore]

Will it blow over with relatively few deaths or turn into a major global population correction?

Swine Flu confirmed in Scotland - BBC News. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8020208.stm)

A.:sad:

[Smitty]

Undecided how big it will become. Could be interesting...:Whistle:

Apparently we are in the best country in terms of preparation, which is always good news

[Scottie]

cheap holidays to Mexico me thinks.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

cheap holidays to Mexico me thinks.:D

We're away to Orlando at the end of May - hoping it will have calmed down by then.

A.

[MINI William]

Just heared on the radio that first cases are confirmed in britain

[Craig]

aye it could be a busy time at my work.... :rolleyes::yes nod:

[shaunbhoy67]

im thinking it could be quite bad but the authorities across the world seem to be reacting quite quickly so i think they will manage to contain it

[GCA3N]

aye it could be a busy time at my work.... :rolleyes::yes nod:


Are you refering to working with the pigs:Whistle:

[Scottie]

aye it could be a busy time at my work.... :rolleyes::yes nod:

just hope the wind is not blowing over your or my way Craig bit close to us this one for sure.

Mind you Falkirk and Swine Flu shouldn't be surprised.:Whistle:

[Mini Ecosse]

Are you refering to working with the pigs:Whistle:

:lol::lol::lol:

[Ferengo]

First UK case with deaths are couple who were honeymooning in Mexico.

[AndyP & Lenore]

First UK case with deaths are couple who were honeymooning in Mexico.

Ferengo, mate, they're not dead yet.:hand: They're being treated in Hospital and "recovering well.":thumbs up:

A.:D

[Ferengo]

Ferengo, mate, they're not dead yet.:hand: They're being treated in Hospital and "recovering well.":thumbs up:

A.:D

That'll teach me, I read the headline and it said victims. Bloody press trying to make things look worse than they are. At least they're on the mend, I think it would be a bad way to go by starting your life together and then something like that happening. Remember that couple who got shot abroad? Always worse when it's honeymooners.

[illegalhunter]

Vegitarians will be immune from it

[N12 JLK]

Vegitarians will be immune from it

What pale skin

[GCA3N]

Heard on the news that the Swine virus has actually not been detected in any pigs. Infact the virus is more a ****tail of the avian and human flu virus.

[Scottie]

In case you want to know where the cases are:

Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=p&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=106484775090296685271.0004681a37b713f6b5950&ll=14.604847,27.773438&spn=139.156044,316.40625&z=2)

I don't know how often the map will be updated. Also, see the comments section on the left pane.

Here’s another one:

2009 Swine Flu Outbreak Map - Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&source=embed&msa=0&msid=109496610648025582911.0004686892fbefe515012&ll=37.71859,-77.695312&spn=161.111019,360&z=2)

[Scottie]

watching the news tonight. Think I'll get a face mask just in case.

[GP BILLY]

watching the news tonight. Think I'll get a face mask just in case.

Some bigwig medical guy was on tv saying the mask's don't do
anything for stoping the scarey bug:yes nod::yes nod:

If so then why are other goverments given them out;)

Who do you trust:confused::confused:
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[C.Noble]

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:argh::argh::argh::argh::argh::argh:

Why didnt I see that coming!

personally I think they are making a PIGS EAR out of the whole thing... but I had maybe better TROTTER on down to the doctors to get the all clear to stop me getting SOW worried about it!

I had better stop now cos I am BOARing you all!!!

:Whistle:

[Knox18]

:argh::argh::argh::argh::argh::argh:

Why didnt I see that coming!

personally I think they are making a PIGS EAR out of the whole thing... but I had maybe better TROTTER on down to the doctors to get the all clear to stop me getting SOW worried about it!

I had better stop now cos I am BOARing you all!!!

:Whistle:

stop craig your killing me here :laugh::laugh::laugh: :Whistle:

[GP BILLY]

My missus ran out of petrol, she rang me up and said...

"i'm scared to fill up because of this swine flu"
I said " you daft tw*t, it's in Mexico not Texaco":Whistle:

[illegalhunter]

World health org have just raised the threat level to 5 level 6 is martial law

[GCA3N]

Phase 3: An animal or human-animal influenza virus has caused sporadic cases or small clusters of disease in people, but has not resulted in human-to-human transmission sufficient to sustain community-level outbreaks.
During the first three phases, the WHO advises countries to "prepare the health system to scale up".

Phase 4: Human-to-human transmission of an animal or human-animal influenza virus able to sustain community-level outbreaks has been verified. Countries are advised to "activate contingency plans".

Phase 5: The same identified virus has caused sustained community-level outbreaks in two or more countries in one WHO region. A pandemic is officially under way.

Phase 6: In addition to the criteria defined in Phase 5, the same virus has caused sustained community level outbreaks in at least one other country in another WHO region.

During phases five and six, countries are advised to "implement contingency plans for health systems at all levels".
Post-peak period: Levels of pandemic influenza in most countries with adequate surveillance have dropped below peak levels. Countries are advised to "rest, restock resources, revise plans and rebuild essential services".
Post-pandemic period: Levels of influenza activity have returned to the levels seen for seasonal influenza in most countries with adequate surveillance. Countries are advised to "evaluate the response of the health system to the pandemic and share the lessons learned."
Source: World Health Organisation

[Scottie]

well I'm not sure about this one. I will wait and see and I am not changing any of my routine in the short term, however I am concerned.

If it gets to a pandemic then just need to follow their advice as best as possible.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/74290b2c.jpg

[AndyP & Lenore]

World health org have just raised the threat level to 5 level 6 is martial law




Phase 6: In addition to the criteria defined in Phase 5, the same virus has caused sustained community level outbreaks in at least one other country in another WHO region.



Hardly martial law, is it.:rolleyes:

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Wouldn't mind being in the mask production industry just now. Even if they are a bit useless for swine flu.

A.

[The Dogfather]

The masks are really to stop you from getting it, more to stop you spreading it if you have.

[AndyP & Lenore]

The masks are really to stop you from getting it, more to stop you spreading it if you have.

I'd still like to be in the mask production industry right now.:yes nod:

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

When things like this happen, I like to look ahead and guess/estimate/ponder/wonder etc, where we'll be in 6 months time.

Option 1. By the end of May a Pandemic has been announced by WHO, with the virus present in over 100 countries all over the world, with maybe 3 or 4 hundred deaths - maybe 10 or 20 of those in the UK. But the virus could well have died down, worldwide measure to mitigate the virus are working and new daily cases are in single digits. By the end of November, 6 weeks has passed with no reports of new cases whatsoever. Virus effectively contained and stopped in it's tracks - for now.

Option 2. By the end of May Pandemic announced by WHO, with the virus present in every country in the world, with maybe 1,000 deaths. The virus spreads rapidly within developing nations who have little or no resources to fight it. UK has maybe 1000 cases and a full-blown anti-viral programme is launched for every member of the population in infected areas. By the end of November Swine Flu has ravaged the globe - 200million infected, 10million deaths, some developing nations almost wiped out. 2million deaths in UK, anarchy breaks out, massive global depression begins, dogs and cats start living together for the first time.

Mankind succumbs to swine flu.

Womankind inherits the Earth.

I favour option 1, if I'm honest.

A.:D

[zimbo]

When things like this happen, I like to look ahead and guess/estimate/ponder/wonder etc, where we'll be in 6 months time.

Option 2. By the end of May Pandemic announced by WHO, with the virus present in every country in the world, with maybe 1,000 deaths. The virus spreads rapidly within developing nations who have little or no resources to fight it. UK has maybe 1000 cases and a full-blown anti-viral programme is launched for every member of the population in infected areas. By the end of November Swine Flu has ravaged the globe - 200million infected, 10million deaths, some developing nations almost wiped out. 2million deaths in UK, anarchy breaks out, massive global depression begins, dogs and cats start living together for the first time.

Mankind succumbs to swine flu.

Womankind inherits the Earth.

I favour option 1, if I'm honest.

A.:D

Guess who has been watching tooooooo many movies.... :rolleyes: :Whistle:

[Mini Ecosse]

The answer to all this is to close all cinemas and stop people travelling to Orlando for their holidays :lol::lol::lol:

[GP BILLY]

What a load of sh*te this swine flu is.......:argh::argh::argh:


MAN FLU IS A 20 TIMES WORSE

[GP BILLY]

CURE


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[AndyP & Lenore]

ROFLMAO at Volvic's "cure". Absolute class.:lol::lol::lol:

A.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Watched the news tonight and saw that poor young couple from Falkirk being released from hospital and having to be hidden away under blankets as they were thrown into cars. Thought to myself, "that's a real shame for that couple - having to hide from the media like that." Then the news reporter said they were being rushed away to their new agent - MAX CLIFFORD!!! So I thought, stuff them, they can cower under blankets all they like. Everyone's out to make a buck these days.:frown::frown:

A.:sad:

[Scottie]

Gammon guys, give it a break, the guys in the chemists are only trying to bring home the bacon.:smilewinkgrin:.

[Scottie]

One of my pals got swine flu but I believe he's been cured.

[Scottie]

I called the NHS help line today but all I got was crackling ......

[AndyP & Lenore]

ENOUGH!!!! You're crackling me up here.:laugh::laugh::laugh:

A.:D

[Scottie]

Just won a holiday to Mexico!!

Can't go I'm F****ing PIG SICK:bigwave::bigwave:

[Craig]

I know someone that lives in the same street as that couple and she says it is nuts... she can't get in or out of her drive easily and has to keep asking media to move their vehicles.. :rolleyes:

[MINI William]

When things like this happen, I like to look ahead and guess/estimate/ponder/wonder etc, where we'll be in 6 months time.

Option 1. By the end of May a Pandemic has been announced by WHO, with the virus present in over 100 countries all over the world, with maybe 3 or 4 hundred deaths - maybe 10 or 20 of those in the UK. But the virus could well have died down, worldwide measure to mitigate the virus are working and new daily cases are in single digits. By the end of November, 6 weeks has passed with no reports of new cases whatsoever. Virus effectively contained and stopped in it's tracks - for now.

Option 2. By the end of May Pandemic announced by WHO, with the virus present in every country in the world, with maybe 1,000 deaths. The virus spreads rapidly within developing nations who have little or no resources to fight it. UK has maybe 1000 cases and a full-blown anti-viral programme is launched for every member of the population in infected areas. By the end of November Swine Flu has ravaged the globe - 200million infected, 10million deaths, some developing nations almost wiped out. 2million deaths in UK, anarchy breaks out, massive global depression begins, dogs and cats start living together for the first time.

Mankind succumbs to swine flu.

Womankind inherits the Earth.

I favour option 1, if I'm honest.

A.:D

To many episodes of survivors Andy???:smilewinkgrin:

[AndyP & Lenore]

To many episodes of survivors Andy???:smilewinkgrin:

:confused:Never seen it.

Just my imagination running wild.

A.:D

[Scottie]

I am Legend.:thumbs up:

[Livi]

Got an E-mail from my otherhalfs dad who lives in Canada, and he said holiday to his next month might not happen as there closing the american/canadian border :sad:


things could change so ill take it as it comes

[AndyP & Lenore]

Got an E-mail from my otherhalfs dad who lives in Canada, and he said holiday to his next month might not happen as there closing the american/canadian border :sad:


things could change so ill take it as it comes

I'm not convinced the Canadians or the Americans will want the border closed, so although I don't live there and I wouldn't want to question what your otherhalfs dad says, could this just be media scaremongering? Shutting Borders is a biggie. They haven't event shut the border between Mexico and the USA yet. Or have they?:confused:

A.

[Livi]

I'm not convinced the Canadians or the Americans will want the border closed, so although I don't live there and I wouldn't want to question what your otherhalfs dad says, could this just be media scaremongering? Shutting Borders is a biggie. They haven't event shut the border between Mexico and the USA yet. Or have they?:confused:

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Not sure Andy, its just probably what he has seen on his news channel, im not fussed about it, i think there worrying over bugger all really.

mexico aint the nicest place as they eat of the streets and mud etc... and flee across to Texas, in which case, is why there showing some signs of it there.

[AndyP & Lenore]

This little piggy went to market,
This little piggy stayed at home,
This little piggy had roast beef,
This little piggy had none.
And this little piggy had influenza A virus subtype hemagglutinin protein 1 neuraminidase protein 1.

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

tbt_PuVAVTU

[X30YES]

Swine flu epidemic..................hits ibrox as 7500 celtic fans are pig sick


:rolleyes:

[Livi]

the slogan!!

Catch it, bin it, kill it?

Someone STILL has to empty the bin!! :lol: