Orlando theme parks, Florida brace for CDC results of 3 possibl...

Yenixza Hills, 25, of Philadelphia - nice mask - douchebag

two words - Over hyped!

Swine Flu.......Sells Papers

Can't they throw these suspected sick people in with Casey Anthony for a couple of hours?

The end of the world is near.

It concerns me that it is taking so long for the results to come back. Weren't tests results sent out Monday evening? By the time they find out if 3 cases are swine flu, it will be quite a few more. Florida is a big state for tourists from all over the world.

A gathering place such as Disney World, one would think anyway, would be the last place one would want to be at right now. It's always a melting pot of travelers.

NaplesFL wrote:

It concerns me that it is taking so long for the results to come back. Weren't tests results sent out Monday evening? By the time they find out if 3 cases are swine flu, it will be quite a few more. Florida is a big state for tourists from all over the world.

Read my earlier posts. The CDC is overwhelmed. I started tracking this on the 20th and the growth was exponential. The "official" numbers are now growing at a linear rate because the testing labs are saturated.

The government is now in a damage control mode.

Islandjohnny wrote:

A gathering place such as Disney World, one would think anyway, would be the last place one would want to be at right now. It's always a melting pot of travelers.

I'm actually looking forward to shorter lines ;->

Those little disposable masks won't help prevent flu. But, if they make you feel better, go ahead and wear them for the psychological value. I agree with "downtown resident," "Overhyped" is 100 percent correct! Yes, this flu is spreading fast; however, I'm willing to bet every other strain of flu over the years has spread just as fast, only it's not making the news every night. CDC states that each year in the US there are over 36,000 deaths due to flu-related causes; I'm betting that most of those poor victims didn't make the news unless we're talking about their obituaries. Practice good personal hygiene, teach your kids to do the same, eat right, take your vitamins, and if you DO get sick, go to a doctor right away. The most effective preventive measure against the flu is to use common sense.

Keep the Hysteria going ! Joe Biden tells people not to use airplanes and for people in NYC not to use Subways. Surprised that Mayor Crotty didn't have a "germ" mask on for the photo op.

Pachacutec wrote:

Those little disposable masks won't help prevent flu. But, if they make you feel better, go ahead and wear them for the psychological value. I agree with "downtown resident," "Overhyped" is 100 percent correct! Yes, this flu is spreading fast; however, I'm willing to bet every other strain of flu over the years has spread just as fast, only it's not making the news every night. CDC states that each year in the US there are over 36,000 deaths due to flu-related causes; I'm betting that most of those poor victims didn't make the news unless we're talking about their obituaries. Practice good personal hygiene, teach your kids to do the same, eat right, take your vitamins, and if you DO get sick, go to a doctor right away. The most effective preventive measure against the flu is to use common sense.

A mask can reduce transmission of contaminated spray. Common sense.

An N95 or P100 respirator will prevent inhalation and transmission of said spray.

Hand washing and sanitizers will reduce transmission of the pathogens.

Kissing pigs is probably a bad idea, flu or not.

I've had a real case the "common" flu and nearly died. I knew another perfectly healthy guy that caught the common flu and did die. This can be serious. I always get vaccinated because I know how serious the flu can be.... there is none for this strain.

From the NY Times...

The disease centers’ count of 91 confirmed cases in the United States did not include some later reports by states that confirmed cases after the C.D.C. tally was posted. In addition, there were suspected cases in Louisiana and Delaware.

"Kits being provided to the states and other countries will allow them to test for the virus on their own and obtain results within a few hours."

Since when did a few hours become 48 hours, or was this area not supplied with these kits. Certainly central florida has more international visitors than most metro regions in the south.

Make sure to take your Vitamin C & Echinacea.

Islandjohnny wrote:

A gathering place such as Disney World, one would think anyway, would be the last place one would want to be at right now. It's always a melting pot of travelers.

A profile made just for me, what an honor. thx.

downtown resident wrote:

two words - Over hyped!

Agreed; and now every freak show in Florida will be getting attention by yelling that they have swine flu. Florida: mental instability capital of the world.

Realist wrote:

From the NY Times...
The disease centers’ count of 91 confirmed cases in the United States did not include some later reports by states that confirmed cases after the C.D.C. tally was posted. In addition, there were suspected cases in Louisiana and Delaware.
"Kits being provided to the states and other countries will allow them to test for the virus on their own and obtain results within a few hours."
Since when did a few hours become 48 hours, or was this area not supplied with these kits. Certainly central florida has more international visitors than most metro regions in the south.
Make sure to take your Vitamin C & Echinacea.

They have been talking about this suspected case all week. I have followed sites all over the country, and they don't seem to take as long as this. We just have to assume that it is here and probably in high numbers due to the
abount of people coming and going and take the precautions necessary.

amount...sorry

Realist wrote:

From the NY Times...
The disease centers’ count of 91 confirmed cases in the United States did not include some later reports by states that confirmed cases after the C.D.C. tally was posted. In addition, there were suspected cases in Louisiana and Delaware.
"Kits being provided to the states and other countries will allow them to test for the virus on their own and obtain results within a few hours."
Since when did a few hours become 48 hours, or was this area not supplied with these kits. Certainly central florida has more international visitors than most metro regions in the south.
Make sure to take your Vitamin C & Echinacea.

Disney and others have financial reasons to delay the results and downplay this. The Obama administration has a political reason to downplay this.

I guess this article confirms that CDC is witholding evidence. The results from the 10 cases from S. Carolina were received before the results from the first suspected case in Orange County.
Maybe They're waiting until after all Pediatric Doctor's offices are closed for the week. Then we can all panic and take our kids to the E.R.

Updated story on Sentinel:

GOVERNOR CRIST TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE AT 10:15 TO UPDATE SWINE FLU INFECTIONS