The swine flu is rapidly spreading in Argentina, especially in Buenos Aires. Schools are closing early for winter break, and some public offices are closing for 15 days to avoid any more spreading during what they expect to be the peak of the outbreak. Several other precautions are being taken around Buenos Aires and the rest of the country.
The health minister's press statement of "'Five percent of the swine flu cases can be serious,' and that the rest of the cases normally heal without the need to hospitalize the patient," is reassuring since it's near impossible to avoid public places. Not only are we in a crowded city, but a cab ride to my English classes will cost more than I get paid for the hour and a half I'm teaching. Starting this week people started wearing masks in all public places... the street, bus, subway, even nightclubs! It turns out the masks don't prevent germs as much as people think, and they're more to eliminate the user's fear. Whether they work or not, everyone hopes the disease slows down pronto.
1 comment:
Really differet Meghi!!!! I can´t believe this situacion, me resulta muy raro todo eso que contás y que estamos viviendo ambas!
I am already in Gualeguaychú, my city, here is the same. Tal véz un poco menos porque es un lugar muy tranquilo, con unos 76.000 habitantes aproximadamente. My family claro wanted to come here with them ya que no voy más a la Facultad porque suspendieron mis exámenes. Espero que esto termine pronto. Por mi lado solo me queda decirte que te cuides, que sigas los consejos que se escuchan en la television y demás medios de comunicación para prevenir el contagio. Esto sin asustarte, creo que también es necesario mantener la calma para que no se complique mas el tema. Te extraño y quería volver a verte!!!!!!!! Voy a mandarte aparte de este comentario un mail de hotmail si? Te quiero, un abrazo grande Meghi!
Johanna.
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