uk Mailing List: Swine flu map, alert level 6 (max)

[Mohammad Oryza Ananda (mohdoryza.ananda]

taken from Nokia Siemens Networks UK circular
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Dear Colleagues

There are now more than 6,500 confirmed cases of 
swine flu in the UK. The World Health Organization 
(WHO) raised the alert level to phase 6 in response to the spread of the new 
influenza A(H1N1) ("swine flu"). This is the highest level on the scale from 1 
to 6 and is characterized by sustained person-to-person transmission of the 
influenza A(H1N1) virus in a second of the total of six WHO regions. 

In raising the alert level, the WHO is 
responding to the fact that several countries have confirmed new cases of the 
disease. The increase in the number of infections in the UKin 
particular means that personal hygiene is all the more important, especially in 
contact with people who are returning from a trip or vacation and in contact 
with other people in general – at work, for example. 

Influenza viruses are passed on by droplet 
transmission. Especially when people sneeze or cough, pathogens can also be 
transferred to and then spread by their hands. 


The following recommendations 
will help minimize the risk of infection:
· Do not cough or sneeze on other people or let 
others cough or sneeze on you
· Cough and sneeze into a handkerchief (not into your 
hands)
· Keep a physical distance from people who have cold 
symptoms
· Refrain from shaking hands
· Wash your hands frequently during the 
day
· Air rooms intensively
· If you suspect you have an infection (occurrence of 
cold symptoms such as fever and aches and pains), do not go to work, but rather 
see your doctor right away

There are basically no grounds for panic. Experts 
have noted a mild progress of influenza A(H1N1). NSN has established a task 
force and is prepared to tackle any further spread of this influenza. This task 
force will inform you of any further measures if they should become necessary. 

As you are aware, NHS Direct's website has 
comprehensive information, including a Q&A section 
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pandemic-flu/Pages/QA.aspx

Best regards
Country Management Team, UK
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http://www.swinefluworldmap.com/