Swine Flu Sweeps Across the Globe: Will It be the Seventh Killer Plaque in History?
Swine flu is on its way across the globe. Some people have enquired whether swine flu will be the seventh killer plaque after the documented killers of AIDS, malaria, typhus, cholera, smallpox, Spanish flu in history?
Swine flu is on its way across the globe. Some people have enquired whether swine flu will be the seventh killer plaque in history. In the past, God has reminded us that there will be 7 Great plaques that would hit human’s life. Will swine flu be considered as the seventh killer plaque since it has raised global alert to an unprecedented level and has also claimed more lives in Mexico?
The latest outbreak of swine flu in Mexico was reported to have thousands of people fallen ill, 103 people have died, and 20 confirmed cases of swine flu were also reported in California, Texas, Kansas, New York and Ohio of the United States, 6 confirmed cases in Canada, 13 suspected in New Zealand, 1 suspected in Israel, 1 suspected in Brazil, 1 suspected in France and 7 suspected in Spain. The cases related to swine flu has been seen to rise steadily through April of 2009 and as on 23 April, as there were over 854 cases of pneumonia reported in Mexico. Not only do swine flu cases hit these countries, but suspected infections have been detected among people in Asian Countries on 28 and 29 April, 2009. According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who’ve just returned from trips to United States or Mexico have flu-like symptoms which are suspected as a possibility of being infected with SIV. Swine flu is feared to spread to other countries if no drug is available to fight off this deadly virus.
Nevertheless, it might be too early to say that swine flu can be transmitted to a large geographical region of the Earth. Richard Basser, the director of the CDC, has issued his concern on how rapidly this virus has spread. He remarked that the fear grows when it’s too late to stop it from spreading across America. His fear can be understood when we recall a global flu pandemic in 1918, in which millions of lives were killed. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization has warned the latest outbreak had “pandemic potential” and all countries were advised to step up surveillance and preparation in case the infection spreads rapidly.
What are the Facts of Swine Flu?
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Judy Sheldon | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
Chan, you are right. The swine flu is scary. It has now hit our state. On the news yesterday they advised that a 22 month old child died and Obama has advised to stay home from work if you are sick and keep children home from school. The flu is scary enough, this is far worse.
Kate Smedley | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
Outstanding article Chan on a topic that’s causing grave concern for all of us, well researched, well presented and some excellent advice in it … thank you so much …
papaleng | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
a well-researched and well-presented article Chan and very timely too. you enlighten us more about Swine flu that is being felt in many countries worldwide.
Christine Ramsay | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
It has reached us in Britain as well and we need to take great care with hygiene. This is a very good and informative article which answers many of my questions. Well done.
Christine
nobert soloria bermosa | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
4 words-
“let us hope not”
Glynis Smy | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
We sit and wait in Cyprus, it is a small island and great harm could be done. I hope it can be contained. Another fine piece of writing Chan
ready to go | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
this is a very scary virus, however if you are like me and beleive that God is in control of all things then you know that this is a punishment to the world for turning away from him which is just the start of things to come, however you can be sure of one thing when all is said and done what is accomplised with this his Gods will and all I can advise people is to be “Ready To Go”
monica55 | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
Another well researched and well presented article. We just hope that WHO can get this under control very soon. Thanks very much for sharing.
Monica.
Ruby Hawk | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
It’s very scary, we had our first know case in Georgia yesterday. Everyone should wash their hands as soon as they come into the house. And stay home if you are sick. Maybe we should carry antiseptic tissues to wipe off everything before we have to touch it.
Eunice Tan | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
A must read timely article. Two thumbs up!
Jo Oliver | Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
I am really worried about this one, Chan. It has the potential to reap some serious damage. I am keeping my eye on it, and taking the extra precautions. There is a fine line between taking all the precautions one can, and panic mode.
wonderfully presented and written- as always!
Keep them coming.
ShaFar | May 1, 2009 | Reply
Great informative article. I don’t know if this will be number 7 or not but I do know that God keeps sending his warnings.
BC Doan | May 1, 2009 | Reply
Great article on Swine flu, and comprehensive!
CA Johnson | May 1, 2009 | Reply
Thanks so much for the information, Chan. It’s always good to know more information about this swine flu.
clay hurtubise | May 1, 2009 | Reply
To answer your question, NO!
We get new strains of flu every year. The typical flu causes 20-30,000 deaths per year in the US alone. Media hype is scaring the S*** out of people for no reason. Concern, yes, fear, no.
Good piece.
Thanks,
Clay
Lex92 | May 1, 2009 | Reply
yea this is definitely scary.. Great info on it though makes it easier to understand what is actually
PR Mace | May 1, 2009 | Reply
A fine article, Chan on a scary situation. As I nurse I worry about when and how hard it will hit our area.
estrella 2008 | May 1, 2009 | Reply
Interesante artículo y muy completos aplausos para ti.
valli | May 2, 2009 | Reply
Outstanding article.
Anne McNew | May 3, 2009 | Reply
Chan that was great and really very informative article
Fornis | May 3, 2009 | Reply
@Chan,
Great work.. Thanks for covering the cause to cure of this new rapidly spreading dangerous disease.
I agree that it can become the next plaque, considering that it is resulting in deaths much faster than earlier diseases that have spread in the recent past.
Debra. | May 3, 2009 | Reply
Very well written and enlightening article on the swine flu! Great piece as always, Chan!
Katalina Bahamón | May 4, 2009 | Reply
thanks for the information and great article…
swatilohani | May 16, 2009 | Reply
superb info, never saw a well prsented piece on swine flu,great pics, you are a gem on triond.
CutestPrincess | May 18, 2009 | Reply
omg… i wish it will not! im so impressed with this article… nice choice of photo, chan!
BOB | May 31, 2009 | Reply
SWINE WAS A HOAX