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Swine flu ain't gone yet. An assistant principal has been hospitalized in critical condition with the H1N1 virus and the city is closing down three public schools in Queens after hundreds of students have come down with flu symptoms. The assistant principal works at Intermediate School 238 in Hollis and may have had a previous condition that made him vulnerable to the virus. At one of the closed schools, Intermediate School 5 in Elmhurst, 241 students were absent from classes today. The third school is PS 16 in Corona where 29 students reported flu-like symptoms to the nurse's office today. All three schools are expected to be shut down for tomorrow and all of next week. Mayor Bloomberg said, "While the symptoms of H1N1 flu seem to resemble those of seasonal flu, the H1N1 virus seems to spread rapidly, so we’re closing these schools in order to slow transmission.” Just earlier today the Health Department had reemphasized that there have been no deaths related to swine flu in the city and that all who have been affected have recovered or are recovering. The mayor is expected to have another press conference this evening.
Swine Flu Outbreak Shuts Down 3 Schools, Staffer Critical
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Imposing some sensible travel restrictions to the original region of the outbreak would be the smart thing to - China and Guatemala for example have done so, yet as usual, American policy makers choose political correctness over public health.
Too late. It was already here before anyone knew anything about.
Not too late. Just because some people have gotten through doesn't mean you want even more who might be infected coming in and spreading the disease further. This is standard procedure in epidemeology.
Basically, the question is; do we want more people coming here with swine flu or less?
You know, you can't make things up and then pretend they are facts. Travel restrictions are not "standard procedure in epidemiology".
As of now, the World Health Organization "is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus."
Even if your fantasy response were true it is too late. As of May 12th the Centers for Disease Control has found "about 3,600 probable and confirmed cases in 46 states and the District of Columbia". The H1N1 virus is already here and widespread. Blocking people from Mexico or any other country will not prevent the spread of H1N1.
If it is 'standard procedure' then why have less than 5% of nations implemented such a ban?
China has also banned American and Canadian pork exports, despite the fact that there's absolutely no way to catch H1N1 by eating pork. Where's your responsible science in China again?
Elmhurst and Corona are honorary third world countries anyway...
How does closing a school help? Whoever is watching the kids at home will spread it to their work place or family (in case of nanny or babysitter) when they get home..... it's not like the kids are alone at home getting better -
this shit is ridiculous.
Are they planning to make up those lost days? Finals are right around the corner plus Regents exam for the high school kids.
Let Darwinian principles take effect. Let infected people die out and those who create an immunity to it wins! Survival of the fittest, yay! [starts coughing and spewing phlegm and blood while squealing like pig and dies]
Let Darwinian principles take effect. Let infected people die out and those who create an immunity to it wins! Survival of the fittest, yay! (starts coughing and spewing phlegm and blood while squealing like pig and dies)