[Dallas59]

Too bad they couldn’t be this excited about the drug war.

[DvdMom]

flu virus ping

[placerville]

and this from singapore... Enhanced surveillance Those with a travel history to Mexico over the past seven days will be quarantined for seven days on their return to Singapore and undergo phone surveillance for symptoms for Mexican Swine Influenza . Those who develop symptoms will be referred to the CDC for a thorough assessment. A dedicated ambulance service (tel 993) has been activated to convey such patients to CDC. Should evidence arise that other countries besides Mexico are exporting cases, MOH will also consider imposing similar conditions for travelers returning from those areas. Members of the public who are returning from other affected areas (ie states of New York, California, Kansas and Texas in the United States and the state of Nova Scotia in Canada) are advised to stay at home for seven days upon return and check themselves for symptoms for Mexican swine flu. They should practice social distancing and refrain from joining mass gatherings, e.g. going to the cinemas, shopping malls, or supermarkets etc. Those who develop respiratory illness with fever (Temperature > 38C) within seven days after their return should put on a surgical mask, call 993 for an ambulance. They should also disclose their travel histories to their doctors. http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/default.aspx

[angkor]

U.S. Embassies have a preference for understatment.

The Brits are ususally more forthcoming in their travel advisories.

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/mexico

Travel Summary

* The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 5. See the WHO website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html for further details.

* We are now advising against all but essential travel to Mexico.

* Routine Consular and all Visa Services at the Embassy in Mexico City have been suspended until further notice. British Nationals in Mexico, who have an urgent consular issue should call the Embassy on (01 55) 5242 8500 for assistance.

* British nationals resident in or visiting Mexico may wish to consider whether they should remain in Mexico at this time.

[DannyTN]

Thank You Mexico.

[BellStar]

"Mexican holidays of Friday, May 1?"

I did not know Mexico was a Communist Country that celebrated May Day?