Real-time data (for those who left for the U.S.) and advice on swine flu
I had done, with some friends, half thought for a trip, this summer, on the east coast.
recent events I believe that, at least, complicate things a bit.
at the moment (1 May), there is only one victim, but the number of cases is gradually growing, with the peak in New York, where among other things the outbreak was detected in the St. Francis Prep school, where a few years ago to study andatoun Friend.
I thought of asking someone on site, because only those who live there really knows the situation, and not the Italian newspaper shift that will filter the information according to the situation.
In return I got a couple of very important link:
The first, sul sito del Gov’t Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is within this address.
Here you can see, in real time, the number of cases state by state, and deaths (1, at the moment).
Here is a screenshoot just taken:
- Influenza H1N1 in real time, click to enlarge
The second link, the city of Philadelphia, is a very useful handbook in diagrams to identify the symptoms, and figure out what to do. The PDF file can be downloaded at this address.
Also, I also received a number of practical tips:
To avoid swine flu, we suggest you consider the following advice:
-Obtain Travel Insurance that covers Medical Emergencies and trip
cancellations
-Frequently Wash Hands especially after using public transit
-Cover your mouth/nose when you cough sneeze
-Avoid other with flu-like symptoms
-Make sure you use clean dishes. Clean twice, before and after use.
-Seek medical attention immediately with fever and difficulty of breathing
I honestly do not know how it will end, but I hope the real-time table, PDF and these tips are helpful to someone who has already booked.