According to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the country has now recorded more than 250 000 cases of influenza-like illness, with 235 patients requiring intensive care. As of 2 November, 70 deaths from acute respiratory illness have been reported.

A new survey has found that when it comes to preparing for a swine flu outbreak, the top concern for most US business leaders is getting enough vaccine. Swine flu shots delayed for most. This although controversy continues as to whether pregnant mom’s h1n1 exposure harms babies or not.

From a marketing idea, since the concept is of course to use Microsoft software to implement the teaching, it is really good. Not everyone is going to rush out to buy software from Microsoft, but what with anger over Vista and new Office which certainly hurt Microsofts image, this plan is a step in the right direction, at least for countries / teachers / students with the money to have a computer and be online.

Appeal: Our van isn’t dead yet, but it sure needs some vitamins…specifically, we have to pass an inspection by the end of September. To pass we need:

There are several types of respirators and face masks available which offer various levels of protection. The simplest way of protecting against droplet-borne germs is to use surgical masks. These can reduce the spread of germs in the exhaled air of sick people. The type of mask attached to the wearer’s head by an elastic head band is recommended since it is easy to use and stays in place well.

Israeli lab finds form of swine flu resilient to Tamiflu. Part of the reason is the H1N1 gets deep into the cells of the lungs. View the article from Times Online UK.

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