it appears to me it is spreading pretty rapidly. Not to mention the world-wide spread of the disease. I believe this is a somewhat different strain of the flu than we've had previously. It is a mix of three viruses.

We have three cases very close to the north of where we live, and one case turned up south of us not far away. I am taking all precautions, even bought disposable masks and gloves in the event they would be needed. However, when it is available, I will be the first in line to get the vaccine.

So far I do not think we have any cases in KY.
Jon has gotten pretty aggervated at me for squirting his hands full of antibacterial wash as soon as he gets in the car today.

In Los Angeles County, even with the Int'l Airport, there have been NO reported cases but the panic continues and one hospital had to set up tents outside the entrance to the ER to handle the people coming in scared they had it.

I went to my food bank this morning and all the regulars were there, but the line was way down from previous weeks with people staying away from crowds. We all laughed about it and the paranoia the WHO and media have pushed out. A couple reporters are still regurgitating the 150+ deaths in Mexico (which did not exist).

The media takes everything to extremes. I am a firm believer in better safe than sorry. I am not paranoid but will do all I can in using common sense to prevent it. We had a real scare the past couple of days. A plane was held at BWI Airport a few days ago with sick passengers. My SIL works there. Wed night he went to the ER with projectile vomiting. The med they gave with the IV did not stop the vomiting until the next day at noon, of course, he was admitted by then. I was scared to death that my whole family had been exposed to it. Thank God he was diagnosed with digestive problems and he was severely dehydrated. He is coming home today.

We now have a new case in MD since I typed that earlier today.

Ker-Choo! (eccuse me!)