Mexico shuts down economy as flu pandemic imminent | Reuters
There is no safer place than your own home to avoid being infected with the flu virus.
This quote is from President Felipe Calderon. These words are not exactly the best choice if you want to avoid generating fear and panic.
Mexican Toddler in U.S. Dies From Swine Flu – NYTimes.com
Note the first reported US fatality from swine flu is a Mexican child who recently flew into the country. According to the NY Times the death toll in Mexico now stands at approximately 159.
Swine flu outbreak dampens economy hopes, markets | Reuters
According to Reuters, the death toll from Swine Flu in Mexico now stands at 103.
Cartel Connection – Mexican Drug Cartels in Oklahoma
A well researched and well written set of articles. The perspective is decidedly Oklahoman but provides interesting insights nonetheless.
Swine influenza and Severe Cases of Respiratory Illness in Mexico | CDC Travelers’ Health
The number of cases has risen steadily through April and as of April 23rd, there were more than 854 cases of pneumonia from the capital. Of those, 59 have died.
This situation bears close watch. Pay attention to travel and pay particular attention if your US business comes from border states.
Deadly Swine Flu Outbreak in Mexico City Prompts Fears of a Pandemic | 80beats | Discover Magazine
This is beginning to look like human to human transmission.
Journalist Roxana Saberi will likely be spending the next 8 years in an Iranian prison. How often we forget, or take for granted, some of the amazing rights we have in the US.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
— The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
I have been sensitive to the plight of journalists worldwide working in hostile environments since my offshore insurance days. If you want to learn more I’ve added a new link category titled Occupational Risk that includes a link to a website with 17 years worth of data on dead journalists.
We hard core underwriters love this kind of stuff.
Dear Mr. President:
Thank you so kindly for reading my blog post dated March 3, 2009.
Yellow Fever Alert for Brazil | CDC Travelers’ Health
Yellow fever is spread by infected mosquitoes. DEET, anyone?
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