Pandemic Panic

We are correct to worry about the Mexican swine flu strain (influenza A (H1N1) and its worldwide implications but should we be panicked, as we now seem to be with every large scale health scare,into practically putting ourselves into quarantine.

There are total of 19.5 million people living in the metropolitan area of Mexico City, of which 8.8 million live in the city. Just over 100 people in Mexico are thought to have died from the swine flu strain, although only 25 cases have been confirmed. The World Health Organization says that 985 cases of the virus had been officially reported, across 20 countries, with only 26 deaths.

Do these figures really justify the irresponsible call for the cancellation of business travel and holidays to Mexico. We are still in the throes of a world financial crisis and empty flights and hotels will do nothing to improve Mexico’s present financial plight.