My Lady is constantly asking me about our Swine Flu problem here. She asks if it is near me, etc. I keep telling her that I have not heard of a new case in over 3 weeks. Apparently in China, at least in Beijing she says they are saying it is an epidemic here in the states. She keeps saying that she is concerned both for my health and for my itinerary.
There have been over 20 new cases reported all over Beijing alone. The reason she knows is that she is a Surgical nurse in a hospital there. She believes that there are a lot more cases not being reported. So if anyone is going to Beijing or for that matter anywhere in China, It is advisable to take all precautions. While just 20 + cases in over millions of people is not a lot, it is something to take note of. And for one wiley canuck there now keep your head down and mask on. I was going to say something like a true smart a$$ and tell you a mask may not be a bad idea anyway, but decided against it.
Has anyone heard anything else about this? I know that a few weeks ago when I renewed my visa, they had cut out the overnight and quick return because of it.