Security DJ

This is a little off-topic, but it has to do with risks.

WHO today upgraded the Swine Flu to a Phase 5 (out of 6) in terms of Pandemic risk.

Just to put things in perspective:

1. Tuberculosis is a deadly infectious disease caused by mycobacteria. In a given year, ca 1.800.000 people DIE from it, and many many more catch it.
2. The general influenca (the flu) that goes around the world takes ca 250.000 to 500.000 lives EVERY year.
3. One million people die on world’s roads in traffic accidents every year.
4. It takes 20 seconds to read this article to this point. During this time 20 people died of starvation. In fact, 36.000.000 people die from starvation in a given year.

So far this Swine flu has killed less than ten people (confirmed).

Hello! Calm Down. Relax and enjoy life.

Swine flu is not a major threat for you. It is just business.

Edit: WHO has later upgraded the Swine Flu to a Phase 6 (out of 6) in terms of Pandemic risk. Help!

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