>>>The number of flu infection more than doubled in the past week and the same for deaths. It is winter fluseason south of the equator and as you would expect, the flu is running pampant. I think I'll stock up and hide under the stairs. Let's hope it doesn't mutate into something worse.
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>>Actually, the news is very misleading and difficult to believe. A couple of weeks ago it was announced (and I actually knew this based on my own personal experience) that only a very small percentage of folks reporting flu symptons were being tested so the actual number was unknown. Today on the local news it was stated that roughly 99% of all flu cases were known to be the H1N1 virus so they have stopped testing. Now, if they weren't testing to begin with, how do they know that?
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>I don't knnow. Fortunately, it is very mild because it has the ability to easily infect people, so many are expected to get it. I suspect the big worry is the possibility of a mutation into a more deadly form. What are the odds that it will mutate?

I heard on the news that it already has mutated in some countries.

I also heard on the news that Australia is testing a vaccine beginning today :o)