I think that:
1. WHO probably has decided that the guidelines for a level 6 are met, and might even change the alert level. But...
2. Governments are involved. They already see how much panic is ensusing from a level 5 alert, which includes a whole lot of schools closed down,
overrun health services, and with the economy the way it is, they see no reason for WHO to raise the level at this time.
And they are probably right to do so. The media has completely overhyped this thing, to a point where any new change will absolutely panic way too
many people. WHO probably would have been wise at the outset to full describe what the different levels mean, to quell worries. But having not done
that, governments are probably leery of allowing WHO to raise the level further unless they know it's critical to do so.
A level 6 doesn't even mean much at this point. And I'm still confused about why this particualr flu is getting as much attention as it is. I
still don't think we are hearing everything we should know.
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reply posted on 4-5-2009 @ 10:13 AM by Amaxium
Alright, I found an article which I hope is true. I am sure this is already posted somewhere and is why I am not going to post a new thread. Who can
keep track with all the "Swine Flu" posts.
Scientists see this flu strain as relatively mild
I hope this is some comfort for all the worry worts in the world. Don't let fear rule your lives. Live, laugh, and love.
Scientists see this flu strain as relatively mild
As the World Health Organization raised its infectious disease alert level Wednesday and health officials confirmed the first death linked to swine flu inside U.S. borders, scientists studying the virus are coming to the consensus that this hybrid strain of influenza -- at least in its current form -- isn't shaping up to be as fatal as the strains that caused some previous pandemics.
In fact, the current outbreak of the H1N1 virus, which emerged in San Diego and southern Mexico late last month, may not even do as much damage as the run-of-the-mill flu outbreaks that occur each winter without much fanfare.
FOR THE RECORD:
Swine flu: An article in Thursday's Section A about the risks posed by swine flu said that in the United States annually "between 5% and 20% of the population becomes ill from the flu and 36,000 people die —a mortality rate of between 0.24% and 0.96%." The correct mortality rate is between 0.06% and 0.24%.
I hope this is some comfort for all the worry worts in the world. Don't let fear rule your lives. Live, laugh, and love.
reply posted on 4-5-2009 @ 10:16 AM by ravenshadow13
reply to post by j2000
New Hampshire? What about Massachusetts? Unless you did mean New "Ham"shire... because I'm not sure what they would do but I guess it has something to do with a mass slaughter of pigs...
New Hampshire? What about Massachusetts? Unless you did mean New "Ham"shire... because I'm not sure what they would do but I guess it has something to do with a mass slaughter of pigs...
reply posted on 4-5-2009 @ 10:19 AM by j2000
reply to post by Amaxium
No fear here of this flu.
The fear is what the Govts are doing.
I think this is way overblown. I don't like what they did in NH.
You know, NH is the one that got the ball rolling on the Sovernty bills, but then voted it down. Something is not right up there.
I don't know why an american would ever trust our Govt for anything.
Trust is usually earned. A quick history lesson on the USA or the world for the fact, shows they have earned no trust what so ever.
No fear here of this flu.
The fear is what the Govts are doing.
I think this is way overblown. I don't like what they did in NH.
You know, NH is the one that got the ball rolling on the Sovernty bills, but then voted it down. Something is not right up there.
I don't know why an american would ever trust our Govt for anything.
Trust is usually earned. A quick history lesson on the USA or the world for the fact, shows they have earned no trust what so ever.
reply posted on 4-5-2009 @ 10:25 AM by j2000
Originally posted by ravenshadow13
reply to post by j2000
New Hampshire? What about Massachusetts? Unless you did mean New "Ham"shire... because I'm not sure what they would do but I guess it has something to do with a mass slaughter of pigs...
I stand corrected. Massachusetts it was. Power grab without input from the public.
Massachusetts Senate Approves Pandemic Flu Martial Law Bill!
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reply posted on 4-5-2009 @ 10:34 AM by ravenshadow13
reply to post by j2000
I figured that's what you had been thinking of. Yeah I thought that was weird...
But honestly this thing doesn't look too bad so I doubt they'll actually have reason to instate martial law because of it.
I figured that's what you had been thinking of. Yeah I thought that was weird...
But honestly this thing doesn't look too bad so I doubt they'll actually have reason to instate martial law because of it.
reply posted on 4-5-2009 @ 11:00 AM by j2000
Originally posted by ravenshadow13
reply to post by j2000
I figured that's what you had been thinking of. Yeah I thought that was weird...
But honestly this thing doesn't look too bad so I doubt they'll actually have reason to instate martial law because of it.
I would have to agree on them not instating Martial Law right now. What bothers me is that they now have the easy power to do so.
[edit on 4-5-2009 by j2000]
reply posted on 4-5-2009 @ 11:11 AM by whiteraven
Of course we are gearing up for the second wave according to WHO.......
www.google.com...
WHO chief warns of second wave of swine flu
12 hours ago
HONG KONG (AFP) — The head of the World Health Organization warned in a newspaper interview that swine flu may re-emerge stronger than ever even if the current outbreak appears to be declining.
Margaret Chan told Britain's Financial Times that an apparent decline in mortality rates did not mean the pandemic was coming to an end and a second wave may strike "with a vengeance."
"If it's going to happen it would be the biggest of all outbreaks the world has faced in the 21st century," the business daily quoted her as saying.
"We hope the virus fizzles out, because if it doesn't we are heading for a big outbreak. I'm not predicting the pandemic will blow up, but if I miss it and we don't prepare, I fail. I'd rather over-prepare than not prepare."
She said the end of the flu season in the northern hemisphere meant any initial outbreak could be milder, but a second wave more lethal.
A total of 18 countries around the world have reported cases of human swine flu, with hardest-hit Mexico confirming 22 deaths in all.
But authorities in Mexico said the epidemic appeared to be levelling off, while in the United States an official at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke of "encouraging" signs.
reply posted on 4-5-2009 @ 04:53 PM by ZombieSlayer
reply to post by worldwatcher
Where did you hear that they might change it to 1-10? Or is that a guess?
In either case I wouldn't be surprised.
Where did you hear that they might change it to 1-10? Or is that a guess?
In either case I wouldn't be surprised.
reply posted on 4-5-2009 @ 10:51 PM by j2000
reply to post by sonjah1
These are the things that I don't trust.
I think it's all BS and a conditioning.
These are the things that I don't trust.
I think it's all BS and a conditioning.
reply posted on 4-5-2009 @ 11:28 PM by whiteraven
Originally posted by j2000
reply to post by sonjah1
These are the things that I don't trust.
I think it's all BS and a conditioning.
A basic idea of sociology would be the first goal I would pertain.
How does one govern a populace would be a question i would ask my prof once or twice.
I mean really....am I so lame as to point this out?
This thread has called it out,,,,conditioning......like boot camp.....break you down.....build you up......you got yourself an soldier who obeys orders,
The simplicity is stunning.
reply posted on 4-5-2009 @ 11:42 PM by Stranded
reply to post by Albertarocks
No I didn't knew that, but I do now. What I did heard was that group of Bilderbergers having a high stake in the vaccines and how they are getting filthy rich of this crisis. What else is new.
No I didn't knew that, but I do now. What I did heard was that group of Bilderbergers having a high stake in the vaccines and how they are getting filthy rich of this crisis. What else is new.
reply posted on 4-5-2009 @ 11:46 PM by Albertarocks
Originally posted by Stranded
reply to post by Albertarocks
No I didn't knew that, but I do now. What I did heard was that group of Bilderbergers having a high stake in the vaccines and how they are getting filthy rich of this crisis. What else is new.
The company that makes the Tamiflu vaccine is called Gilead Sciences. Guess who is one of it's major shareholders. None other than Dirty Donald Rumsfeld. He stands to make millions when his poison gets sold. It starts to form a real dirty picture when you connect all the dots, doesn't it?
[edit on 4-5-2009 by Albertarocks]
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