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JimB:
My Lady is constantly asking me about our Swine Flu problem here.  She asks if it is near me, etc.  I keep telling her that I have not heard of a new case in over 3 weeks.  Apparently in China, at least in Beijing she says they are saying it is an epidemic here in the states.  She keeps saying that she is concerned both for my health and for my itinerary.
 There have been over 20 new cases reported all over Beijing alone. The reason she knows is that she is a Surgical nurse in a hospital there.  She believes that there are a lot more cases not being reported.  So if anyone is going to Beijing or for that matter anywhere in China, It is advisable to take all precautions.  While just 20 + cases in over millions of people is not a lot, it is something to take note of.  And for one wiley canuck there now keep your head down and mask on.  I was going to say something like a true smart a$$ and tell you a mask may not be a bad idea anyway, but decided against it.

Has anyone heard anything else about this?  I know that a few weeks ago when I renewed my visa, they had cut out the overnight and quick return because of it.

dumbo:
My girlfriend in Beijing is also worried. She jokingly said she is going to lock me up in the bedroom when I come to Beijing. I am not concerned about swine flu. Being in the life insurance business, I know approximately 36,000 a year die from influenza each year in the USA.  During the 1990's the death rate averaged from 17,000 to 52,000. Swine flu will not change these statistics that much. The best protection is watch what you eat, exercise and wash hands frequently.

Irishman:
It'll take more than a flu bug to keep me away from China this summer, its completely over hyped to my mind.
Wild horses wouldn't stand much of a chance come to think of it either ...take that flu swine!

Jadams79:
I havent seen the US news in a couple of weeks, but I can tell you on international flights when you arrive in China, they use a type of thermal temperature gun (cannot remember the name at the moment) then when walking into all domestic airports they take your temperature with termal imaging. They have blocked all entrances down to one so they can scan everyone.

China Shark:
Guys you have no idea the type of propaganda that the government is spreading. They are scared ever since the SARS thing. They are not taking any chances anymore. If you have a high fever your doctor puts you in the hospital regardless of what is causing it. My ex was hospitalized for three days and another girl I know from Chnlove was also in the hospital for a week. Everyday that I enter the school grounds I get that thermal scan Ronan is talking about. I really didn't know what it was until a fellow teacher informed me about it. Hell, the kids in my classes are more up to date on this stuff than I am. It is serious business and in thier eyes they are leaving nothing to chance. In a sense it is really a good thing to overreact as opposed to not reacting at all. Just last week my supervisor asked me if I have traveled to Hong Kong or any other places in May. I am a poor English teacher who hasn't been outside of Shenzhen for 5 months. If you are found to have a fever in China you will be put into a hospital whether you like it or not, they aren't playing and will not take any chances. As populated as China is I think this is a necessary precaution. If you are a type to get sick easy put off your trip until a later date. When I first arrived in China I must have gotten really sick at least 4 or 5 times in six weeks because my body couldn't fight off the germs here and also my respitory system needed time to adjust to the increased pollution levels. Now after 5 months the pollution doesn't bother me anymore and the germs now are harmless to me. Believe me guys you don't want to be quarenteened here while trying to see your women. Give it time and this thing will slow down.
China Shark Mike

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