FYI-Not Game/Mod Related

[HMonk]

Current level of influenza pandemic alert raised from phase 4 to 5
29 April 2009 -- Based on assessment of all available information and following several expert consultations, Dr Margaret Chan, WHO's Director-General raised the current level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 4 to 5. She stated that all countries should immediately activate their pandemic preparedness plans. At this stage, effective and essential measures include heightened surveillance, early detection and treatment of cases, and infection control in all health facilities.
Statement by WHO Director-General

[cherryfunk]

Really not the place for this Hmonk; this is why we have general forums...

Also, to put it in perspective:

Confirmed deaths from swine flu outbreak, worldwide: 7
Annual flu-related deaths in the United States: 35,000