Friday, June 5, 2009

*H1N1 Virus*>

It is a kind of a virus that spread throught air. Several Southeast Asian countries have confirmed that some of their citizens have tested positive for Influenza A(H1N1) infection. The region is no longer swine flu-freeWhile all precautions are being taken by the authorities, we should take a few basic steps to protect Singapore.
We should not sit and wait for the Government to tell us what to do.
While we have been told repeatedly not to be complacent, I have observed some people adopting a very casual attitude towards public hygiene.
It is not uncommon to see people coughing or sneezing openly in public without covering their nose and mouth.
We should realise that, unlike Sars (severe acute respiratory syndrome), we can catch Influenza A anywhere once it lands on our shores. I will wash my hands before and after a meal, bath twice a day and exercise more often.