Based on the facts, I feel that it is already at level four but the WHO doesnt want to scare the masses by changing it so suddenly after giving the "ok"

It may be true they don't want to scare the masses, but don't you think it would be better if people knew how bad it is getting? I would rather at least have the chance to prepare for it instead of it going from a rank 3 to a 6 in one day because of the fact people would be afraid.

That is so true.I wish there wasnt so much govt blackout That is also why i am constantly researching the new cases that come up. So to put the pieces together. they way things are looking now, i am well on my way to making preps.. have you started any preps?

I hate it when the government keeps stuff quiet. But that is how its done. Oh well someday maybe they will be truthful. Not really sure how to prepare for something like this.

Hilda

As for the question about preparing. I am in a way. I am stocking up on water bottles, canned goods, and other such necessities. For in a time of pandemic you do not want to be stuck having to go outside just to live.

Originally posted by Chaos Comes
As for the question about preparing. I am in a way. I am stocking up on water bottles, canned goods, and other such necessities. For in a time of pandemic you do not want to be stuck having to go outside just to live.

I am also collecting water bottles. and canned goods. mustnt forget toiletries and first aid. meds and what not. yes it is so true. going out side is not good at all and not safe

It's a one time vaccine...

...for a one time life.

LOL NICE!!! Yes. Instead of the yearly flu vaccine (if you believe it works or get it) it would be a one shot and out deal. Even though the vaccine does not have a Influenza B component, it still would be good. But yes...One time shot for a one time life! Very Nice!

I think worrying about bird flu is important..... But what if we get side swiped by something unexpected when were looking the other way?

Well just when we had a handle on SARS - BOOM! H5N1. Ebola still can make a great showing if it ever was to become an airborne virus. Anyone of the plagues could do it, so could Smallpox or Anthrax.
Hell, as we look into the microscopes, the asteroid will get us from above.

I agree with you Harddrive21. It seems that when we try to fix one problem, another seems to happen.

Based on the facts it IS already at level four.
How can I justify that statement.

The level 4 only requires local clusters of human infection. There are indeed local clusters. Google news search reveals that.

How have the levels been determined? Based on historical data. IE: News articles. Our current news articles show clusters.

The human to human factor in determining level 4 is a red herring.
It is knowable only in the past tense. Based either upon large infectee number clusters, or upon the arrival of level 5. Once you can identify human to human, you are effectively entering level 5.

Once you reach level 5 you can accurately postdict the onset of level 4. For all intents and purposes of determining current level. We have reached level 4.