29 April 2009
Epidemic & Pandemic Alert and Response
Posted by admin under: Health .
The current World Health Organization phase of pandemic alert has been upgraded from level 4 to 5.
Based on assessment of all available information and following several expert consultations, Dr Margaret Chan, WHO’s Director-General raised the current level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 4 to 5. She stated that all countries should immediately activate their pandemic preparedness plans. At this stage, effective and essential measures include heightened surveillance, early detection and treatment of cases, and infection control in all health facilities.
Giggles inaction to protect Americans is evident and his attention more towards protecting the Mexican economy has demonstrated incompetence. People deplaning at Newark International Airport with masks on were greeted at the gate with a leaflet and told their masks weren’t necessary.
