Governor prepares NY for Swine Flu

[seemslikeadream]

http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story/Governor-prepares-NY-for-Swine-Flu/xKNiqO7_xUac8kpplUe66w.cspx

Syracuse, NY (WSYR-TV) Local health departments and hospitals are on heightened awareness for the Swine Flu. Governor David Paterson asked the Department of Health to activate it's staff following eight reported cases of the flu in New York City.

The Swine Flu displays severe respiratory symptoms. If you are concerned or have any questions, you can call 1-800-808-1987.

The Health Department is reminding people to wash their hands, use a tissue if you are coughing or sneezing and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Also, avoid sharing forks, spoons, toothbrushes and towels.

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. Oh com'on Paterson and Shwartzie are just being hysterical and ahem

over reacting

:sarcasm:

[seemslikeadream]

2. We must stop posting this stuff

people aren't going to be able to handle all this truth, it's bad for the eyes

[tekisui]

3. It is taking up torture bandwidth!

Only enough attention for one or the other!

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. What do you want to know bout torture?

:-)

and how illegal it is...

Oh wait, I can walk and chew gum at the same time!

[The Straight Story]

I won't believe you until I see you doing both on you tube

:) Walking and chewing gum at the same time? I might just have to send that to Mythbusters and have them cover it on their show..

[nadinbrzezinski]

7. I think they did a few years back

not sure

[seemslikeadream]

13. Yea watup wit dat

:rofl:

[MzNov]

5. I'm so glad dear Governator is well prepared

and knows exactly how to handle these types of things....

NOT

:scared:

[nadinbrzezinski]

6. Actually he has

he basically put the state's health system on alert, increased mandatory hospital reporting and has the head epidemiologist doing what they do best

track it...

Here is a piece of factoid that most don't realize, hospitals have levels of reporting and in normal times they just don't report everything

[MzNov]

9. good news. Guess we will see.

[nadinbrzezinski]

10. I am the worst of cynics

but perhaps since I used to be an emergency worker I have a clue of what is happening

The best advise I can give you is... don't panic

Wash hands, early and often

And avoid people who are sick or crowded places until the storm blows over

And if this proves to be what it may... be prepared to spend some time at home.

Right now they are doing what may actually short circuit it at point of origin... but when the finger pointing does start, I am betting some people will point fingers at health authorities for not acting sooner... but right now they are up to it and have taken the steps needed.

Now if the metro stops running, then the shit has officially hit the fan

[MzNov]

7th case today confirmed in CA

http://uk.reuters.com/article/marketsNewsUS/idUKN2546290520090425

also a woman is reported to have had swine flu April 4. She seems to be fully recovered.

I agree, to panic is the worst thing anyone can do. I'm glad that the CDC has set up in Mexico to monitor the situation.

Now, staying at home, I could handle! :-)

Good health to all.

[nadinbrzezinski]

12. The CDC is the lab of last resort in these cases

for multiple technical reasons

[aquart]

14. So far Americans aren't dying.

But my mom shops in Fresh Meadows where St. Francis Prep is and I intend to stay nervous.

[nadinbrzezinski]

15. CDC has warned that this no death environment will not stay the same as it spreads

as to your mom


It is deadly, to the same population the 1918 epidemic was, 25-40 y\o

This time around our parents might be safer than us

and basic health care, such as washing hands is extremely useful in breaking the infection cycle

I intend to wash hands more early and often than usual

[Muttocracy]

8. NYT has an article too - NYC sounds well-prepared.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/26/world/americas/26flu.html?_r=1&hp

[Bluebear]

11. Paterson is an idiot! This is all a plot by the CDC and big pharma!

:sarcasm:

[Kip Humphrey]

16. Militarize the Mexican border, stop all Mexican flights and quarantine the airports now!

:hide:

[seemslikeadream]

17. well that seems a little too convenient

[Snazzy]

18. that's 8 confirmed (probable) cases, 100+ suspected

Now misreported just about everywhere! Amazing.