Das Ende naht!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's been a slow news day/week/year/(almost) decade.

I bet, if there was another terrorist attack tomorrow, we would not hear another peep about the swine flu. Finde ich. Persoenlich.
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Dear Employees,

An employee working on the [...] floor has been diagnosed with the H1N1 flu. We have taken the recommended precautionary steps and sanitized the affected work space along with all doors, restrooms and common areas on the floor. As we mentioned before regarding flu, it is important that all individuals in this work area be aware of the possible onset of any of the following symptoms within the next seven days: Fever ≥1000 F, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills or fatigue.

If you develop any of the symptoms listed above within the next seven days, you should immediately contact your health care provider for proper evaluation and treatment. We ask that you do not return to work for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. If you develop any symptoms while at work, you should visit the 11th floor Health Center immediately. Please note that a person is most likely to pass on the virus during the period beginning one before the onset of symptoms and ending seven days after the onset.

Exposure to H1N1 or other Flu Viruses If You Have Certain Health Conditions

In addition, if you have any of the following conditions—even if you are not exhibiting any flu-like symptoms—you should contact your health care provider immediately to notify him/her of your possible exposure to the H1N1 or other flu virus:
Asthma
Cardiovascular disease (especially congestive heart failure)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
Cancer
Diabetes
Immunodeficiency from HIV or other causes
Kidney disease / dialysis
Children and young adults being treated with chronic aspirin therapy
Pregnant women

A Reminder on Personal Hygiene Best Practices

The H1N1 virus is a new strain of influenza virus. At the present time, most affected individuals outside of Mexico have experienced relatively mild symptoms and have not required hospitalization. (DAS sollte eigentlich an erster Stelle stehen, und nicht immer irgendwo vergraben. Anm. der Redaktion)

H1N1 flu like the seasonal flu spreads mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by infected people. It is also possible to become infected by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus and then touching your own nose and/or mouth. Note: H1N1 influenza is not spread through the food supply.

To prevent the spread of the virus:
Always cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or blow your nose.
Wash your hands often with soap and water—especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Try to avoid close contact (less than six feet) with people that are sick or appear symptomatic.
If you are sick with symptoms of the flu (which include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue), stay home from work and limit contact with others.

For More Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please consult with your health care provider or call [...]. We ask that you visit www.cdc.gov/H1N1flu for the latest updates and answers to frequently asked questions.

Sincerely,