Seventh April Reopen School (SARS)
While the world is still up in arms over the IRAQi War, along comes another global threat. It's abit like Saddam but a whole lot deadlier. SARS or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome has already garnered more than 50 fatalities under it's belt with alot more expected as hospitals around the region come to gripes with the unidentified virus.
Less than a couple of hours ago, SARS has laid claim to it's 3rd victim right here in Singapore. With seemingly heathly people suddenly developing lung infections and dropping dead just by coming in contact with those infected, the populace here is on high alert. I remember less than a week ago, some SESDAQ traders were making fun of the diease. "Imagine if one of us gets it (SARS), the stock market in Singapore would crash!!!" said one as all his cohorts joined in the laughter.
That seems to be a possiblity now. Just imagine if this epidemic went out of control, we could be looking at losing more than half of Singapore's population overnight, thanks to the close proximity we live from one another. Maybe we should look to our leaders for inspiration, well our beloved "PM" is safe and sound in Japan where there are still no reports of SARS (thank god his safe).
For the majority of us who are stuck here (they call us stayers I think), and can't afford to quit Singapore, we have to be extra vigilant! Watch out for people who look feverish, have a dry cough, sneeze alot or basically look abit on the pale side and avoid them like the plague. For extra precaution, I'm bringing my surgical mask along with me now no matter where I go.
While the world is still up in arms over the IRAQi War, along comes another global threat. It's abit like Saddam but a whole lot deadlier. SARS or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome has already garnered more than 50 fatalities under it's belt with alot more expected as hospitals around the region come to gripes with the unidentified virus.
Less than a couple of hours ago, SARS has laid claim to it's 3rd victim right here in Singapore. With seemingly heathly people suddenly developing lung infections and dropping dead just by coming in contact with those infected, the populace here is on high alert. I remember less than a week ago, some SESDAQ traders were making fun of the diease. "Imagine if one of us gets it (SARS), the stock market in Singapore would crash!!!" said one as all his cohorts joined in the laughter.
That seems to be a possiblity now. Just imagine if this epidemic went out of control, we could be looking at losing more than half of Singapore's population overnight, thanks to the close proximity we live from one another. Maybe we should look to our leaders for inspiration, well our beloved "PM" is safe and sound in Japan where there are still no reports of SARS (thank god his safe).
For the majority of us who are stuck here (they call us stayers I think), and can't afford to quit Singapore, we have to be extra vigilant! Watch out for people who look feverish, have a dry cough, sneeze alot or basically look abit on the pale side and avoid them like the plague. For extra precaution, I'm bringing my surgical mask along with me now no matter where I go.
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