PinkTulip Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 My sister lives in Mexico City and just called to tell me the Mexican government has closed all schools, museums, public places, etc. in Mexico City due to a big outbreak of the swine flu. About 60 people have died and close to 1,000 have been infected. Apparantly it has also crossed the border and cases have been found in California and Texas. Here's a link to an article from CNN: (Sorry, I'm not sure if I'm linking this right, so I'll type it out, too.)URL="http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/24/swine.flu/index.html#cnnSTCText'>http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/24/swine.flu/index.html#cnnSTCText"]http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/24/swine.flu/index.html#cnnSTCText[/url]http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/24/swine.flu/index.html#cnnSTCText My sister just called to let us know, and then hung up to head to the store to stock up on supplies. They don't know how long things will be closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I was just reading about the ones in San Diego, of course I did not find out where in San Diego. I think its been 3 -4. The head says not epidemic yet. I wonder how far up Mexico its going, my friend is going to Cancun in a couple wks. Maybe he should wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Let me try that link once again: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/24/swine.flu/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 OMG I live in Mexico but am visiting family in San Diego right now. I hadn't heard of this before. Are there any precations being reccomended? Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 How awful! Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Are there any precations being reccomended? Danielle, I'm not sure what precautions are recommended, but my sister did tell me that they are passing out masks to people on the buses and the subway. Also, she just got back from the SuperRama and all the employees were wearing masks (like surgeon's masks). She has cancelled all her plans, including going to church, for the weekend and not having anyone come to her home for deliveries or whatnot, because her son is just getting over the stomach flu and she feels their immune systems are not very strong right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I was just reading about the ones in San Diego, of course I did not find out where in San Diego. I think its been 3 -4. The head says not epidemic yet. I wonder how far up Mexico its going, my friend is going to Cancun in a couple wks. Maybe he should wait. The NPR story I heard this morning said that the patients in CA and TX (some children) were all doing well and recovering. It looks like a new type of swine flu that can be passed from person to person. I'll definitely be keeping my eye on the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 crazy! My folks are in Mexico right now. They are not due to come home till middle of next week, perhaps this will keep them from leaving the resort on excursions for the rest of their trip, who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Wow! That's scary! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Isn't it Prince who sings Sign of the Times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamnkats Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 USDGAL - I think they are only recommending frequent hand-washing for now. It looks like there is no vaccine for this flu so we'll just keep our fingers crossed. So far, it hasn't appeared in QRoo but there are definitely cases in San Diego and Texas (as well as DF). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamnkats Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 The NPR story I heard this morning said that the patients in CA and TX (some children) were all doing well and recovering. It looks like a new type of swine flu that can be passed from person to person. I'll definitely be keeping my eye on the story. that's great for you guys in the US, but here in Mexico we have 63-68 dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayT Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Well, I am a little more worried this morning than yesterday since I live in TX and CNN is reporting that a family in TX has been quarantined in their home since their son tested positive for the swine flu. http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/25/swine.flu.family/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayT Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 that's great for you guys in the US, but here in Mexico we have 63-68 dead. Sorry jamnkats, I hope you guys stay safe and well!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 that's great for you guys in the US, but here in Mexico we have 63-68 dead. I'm with you there. I've been getting conflicting news though. Some of the Mexcian papers I could find here in San Diego are saying it wasn't the flu just a cold (that's some kind of cold), my sister heard a Mexican news station this morning say the numbers were up to 200 dead but the Mex gov says no not up to epidemic numbers. So I guess I will rely on American sources. I'm staying state side for a while any how, but I'm concerned. Our family is in Northern Mexico and BIL & SIL are in Hidalgo near DF. My husband is going to give them a call today when he gets in to make sure they are taking it seriously and staying indoors (teenagers). Does anybody kno if they have traced the US cases back to Mex ot some other sorce? Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensway Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Well CNN says that there are 2 confirmed cases in Kansas. http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/ MSNBC says 2 cases in Kansas and 8 likely in NYC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30398682/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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