Well, people are in intensive care with no underlying problems
I'm not too worried, I'll worry more when Madagascar gets it. (Joke)

But I do know one or two people with it who feel like they've got 'the cold of all colds'.
( Methylene Blue - electrohead, Thu 11 Jun 2009, 18:15, archived)

Yep, that's what flu feels like.
People can end up in intensive care from a simple cold, these things happen.
Looking at the statistics, it's not worth worrying about. Yet, anyway.
( my other username is a porsche , posting shit pictures so you don't have to, Thu 11 Jun 2009, 18:16, archived)

I agree
But this is going to cause some agitation. I saw a bloke in King's Cross station wearing a mask about 2 weeks ago.
( Methylene Blue - electrohead, Thu 11 Jun 2009, 18:19, archived)

Maybe. Depends how the media plays it.
From what I've seen today, they've been very eager to point out 'pandemic' doesn't mean doom.
( my other username is a porsche , posting shit pictures so you don't have to, Thu 11 Jun 2009, 18:21, archived)

Mercifully so
There was almost a media blackout once a fair few people had it though.

But yes, like many people say, we're much more prepared this time, so hopefully the casualties will be the bare minimum.
( Methylene Blue - electrohead, Thu 11 Jun 2009, 18:22, archived)