Swine Flu Almeria Andalucia – what to do

Spain has activated its emergency plan for control and detection of epidemics, in accordance with the recommendation from the World Health Organisation (WHO). This involves alerting all public and private hospitals to the symptoms of the disease and sending out samples to all laboratories to permit immediate identification of infected patients. Controls are being put in place at all airports and ports to detect any passengers with fever like symptoms coming from affected zones. Passengers Continue reading Swine Flu Almeria Andalucia – what to do

Caroline from Almeria is “given all clear” after swine flu scare

Caroline, a 20 year old student at Almería Uni, came back from an organised trip to Mexico last week feeling, as she put it, under the weather. On the advice of her tutor, she decided to call a doctor, explaining that she felt flu’y and had just come back from Mexico. The ambulance men that turned up were in full biohazard suits, and spray disinfected the place after quarantining her in Torrecardenas hospital. She has Continue reading Caroline from Almeria is “given all clear” after swine flu scare