The world economy which has just begun to show signs of a feeble recovery might now slip deeper into recession with the outbreak of the deadly swine flu.
A widespread outbreak could batter the tourism, hospitality, travel, food, transportation and other sectors globally. Investments into the country could be affected too as investors decide to keep travel, etc at a minimum.
Across the globe, people are monitoring the spread of swine flu from Mexico and preparing for the worst after the World Health Organization raised its alert level for the outbreak. Authorities in India too have boosted surveillance at airports and hospitals. Other nations too are doing the same, they are also stockpiling anti-viral medicines and to fight any epidemic-like situation.
To find out more about the symptoms, treatment, causes of swine flu, read on. . .
Text: Agencies
Image: A handout photograph shows workers spraying disinfectant on pigs as a precautionary measure inside a pig farm in Changhua County in Mexico. | Photograph: Animal Disease Control Center of Chunghua County/Handout/Reuters
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