Pandemic
And so the WHO already sounded the A (H1N1) pandemic alarm bell after transmissions of the disease had proven to be more widespread and more people are being infected. This creates further alarm and panic among people all over the world. After 40 years, another influenza pandemic is again in the midst of mankind. This challenges the preparedness and readiness of the world to deal with a new virus whose characteristics up to now remain to be elucidated. We know how rapidly it can be transmitted; but how virulent the virus is is the more important thing to consider.
What the public needs now is proper information on prevention and control measures to be safe. We should all get our acts together to contain and control this pandemic lest it threaten our economy and worse our existence.
