Now called a 'World' epidemic ... (so why isn't this cleaning person wearing gloves?? )
AP NEWS
"WASHINGTON - The world’s governments raced to avoid both a pandemic and global hysteria as more possible swine flu cases surfaced from Spain to New Zealand and the United States declared a public health emergency. “It’s not a time to panic,” the White House said Sunday."
Swine Flu more problematic than Bird Flu (H5N1) virus.
"SYDNEY, April 27, 2009 (AFP) - The swine flu outbreak is more worrying than bird flu because it is spread much more readily between humans, an Australian infectious diseases expert said Monday.
Australian National University epidemiology specialist professor Paul Kelly said swine flu had a lower mortality rate than bird flu but warned this was a mixed blessing because it would help the virus spread more quickly.
He said bird flu had remained relatively contained because human-to-human transmission was difficult, while swine flu is highly infectious."
And I just thought this is what it was called because of all the pork being spent by our congress-people. Spending our money is ALSO highly contagious