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I am not afraid. I have a great faith and when it is my time to go, I will go! I do not live my life in fear as I know that my Creator determines what I will die from, and worry is useless. I will NOT , however knowingly put myself in harm's way by engaging in dangerous activities or habits. Most of the time "catching" a condition is beyond your control. Does that mean I will never fly again, because I may be exposed to a dread disease-or not go shopping because someone may be contagious. I don't think so. Life is too short to spend it worrying or in isolation.

I am not afraid. I have a great faith and when it is my time to go, I will go! I do not live my life in fear as I know that my Creator determines what I will die from, and worry is useless. I will NOT , however knowingly put myself in harm's way by engaging in dangerous activities or habits. Most of the time "catching" a condition is beyond your control. Does that mean I will never fly again, because I may be exposed to a dread disease-or not go shopping because someone may be contagious. I don't think so. Life is too short to spend it worrying or in isolation.

Specializes in Geriatrics, LTC.
Originally posted by P_RN

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/0403/24westnile.html

Newly found virus kills West Nile mosquito

By JEFF NESMITH

Hey thanks for that info....very interesting!

Specializes in Geriatrics, LTC.
Originally posted by P_RN

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/0403/24westnile.html

Newly found virus kills West Nile mosquito

By JEFF NESMITH

Hey thanks for that info....very interesting!

Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

A-rose if you would, Please share your perspective and experiences as someone speaking who lives in China. I for one, would love to hear your opinion and feelings on this!

Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

A-rose if you would, Please share your perspective and experiences as someone speaking who lives in China. I for one, would love to hear your opinion and feelings on this!

a-rose! I have been worried about you! Did you get my email? Tell us how you and your family are and how the medical personel in China are coping.

And yes, I am worried about SARS. I am a little to close to Canada for my comfort and we have a couple of cases in my town already. But as of yet I am not hiding.

a-rose! I have been worried about you! Did you get my email? Tell us how you and your family are and how the medical personel in China are coping.

And yes, I am worried about SARS. I am a little to close to Canada for my comfort and we have a couple of cases in my town already. But as of yet I am not hiding.

I can't say I'm scared but cautious. I've been following it on the internet from different sources. Yesterday I read that the virus is beginning to mutate which is throwing off the testing for the virus in the potentially infected.

Also I read that the mortality rate is 4.5%, the Spanish flu of 1918 was 2.5%. I haven't done any digging to see if that is a reliable number for either mortality rates.

I know with the cancellation of all schools in Bejing there are rumors that they will soon be under martial law. Many are flocking out of the city who are potentially already infected that will make it even more difficult to contain.

One thing about the internet, you never really know if the info you read is accurate...but I keep reading away anyway.

I can't say I'm scared but cautious. I've been following it on the internet from different sources. Yesterday I read that the virus is beginning to mutate which is throwing off the testing for the virus in the potentially infected.

Also I read that the mortality rate is 4.5%, the Spanish flu of 1918 was 2.5%. I haven't done any digging to see if that is a reliable number for either mortality rates.

I know with the cancellation of all schools in Bejing there are rumors that they will soon be under martial law. Many are flocking out of the city who are potentially already infected that will make it even more difficult to contain.

One thing about the internet, you never really know if the info you read is accurate...but I keep reading away anyway.

I live in Ontario Canada and work in an ICU.

I am not afraid of SARS. I go to Toronto on a regular basis and I can tell you the media reports are most definitely out of control. Hopefully things will calm down and people can see this in a more realistic light. At least in terms of North America. I do think Sars is here to stay, to some degree.

I know that in some countries, like China, the common pratice is to have patients on BiPap machines which, it has been found, mobilizes the virus even more and sends it airborne, which makes sense if you have ever worked with Bipaps. One of the problems that I think has lead to the closure of so many hospitals in China.

I think we need to see this for what it is. It is a new virus. However, we also have to keep in mind that, for example 3000 ( yes, three thousand) people DIE EVERY DAY from AIDS- mostly in Africa. I think that if this virus makes it way to places like Africa, where they are already reeling with AIDS.... it will be a real and present danger.

I want to tell people again, no one is wearing masks in Toronto, unless they work in a hospital, or are lead down the garden path by the media and have been taken in by fear and ignorance. Sars is not in the community in Toronto..it remains in the health care setting.

I wish all who are dealing with this the courage and stength it will take to remain well informed.

Take care A-Rose!

I live in Ontario Canada and work in an ICU.

I am not afraid of SARS. I go to Toronto on a regular basis and I can tell you the media reports are most definitely out of control. Hopefully things will calm down and people can see this in a more realistic light. At least in terms of North America. I do think Sars is here to stay, to some degree.

I know that in some countries, like China, the common pratice is to have patients on BiPap machines which, it has been found, mobilizes the virus even more and sends it airborne, which makes sense if you have ever worked with Bipaps. One of the problems that I think has lead to the closure of so many hospitals in China.

I think we need to see this for what it is. It is a new virus. However, we also have to keep in mind that, for example 3000 ( yes, three thousand) people DIE EVERY DAY from AIDS- mostly in Africa. I think that if this virus makes it way to places like Africa, where they are already reeling with AIDS.... it will be a real and present danger.

I want to tell people again, no one is wearing masks in Toronto, unless they work in a hospital, or are lead down the garden path by the media and have been taken in by fear and ignorance. Sars is not in the community in Toronto..it remains in the health care setting.

I wish all who are dealing with this the courage and stength it will take to remain well informed.

Take care A-Rose!

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