Current Status


Current United Nations Flu Pandemic Status is at Level 6

Protection Steps


How to reduce your risk of contracting swine flu:

Do not travel to areas known to be affected.

Minimize the amount of time spent on public transport especially aeroplanes.

Avoided crowded public places, especially those using recirculated air conditioned air

Wear a surgical grade face mask and ensure it is fitted correctly so that it covers your nose as well as your mouth.

Refrain from touching your mouth with your hands or fingers if they may have come into contact with surfaces contiminated with the virus.

Carefully wipe any surfaces that may have come into contact with carriers such as door handles, toilet flushers, work surfaces and telephones

Health watchdogs ‘are to be axed’

The Health Protection Agency that handles public health emergencies such as swine flu is to be axed under reforms, the government confirms. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

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