The 2009 outbreak of influenza (H1N1) virus or "swine flu" is an epidemic of a new type of influenza virus identified in April 2009. It's caused by a new swine flu virus that has changed in ways that allow it to spread from person to person and it's happening among people who haven't had any contact with pigs. Cases were first discovered in the U.S. . Within days hundreds of suspected cases, some of them fatal, were discovered in Mexico. More cases were found in the U.S. and several other countries in the Northern Hemisphere. The U.N.'s World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concern that the (H1N1) could become a worldwide flu pandemic . Symptoms of swine flu are like regular flu symptoms and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue To protect yourself from swine flu, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. You can also use alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Stay home from work or school if you are sick. Consult a doctor immediately when in doubt about your symptoms.
44-The world financial crisis
The world is suffering from the worst economic crisis since the 1930s. The twenty-First Century is not the first time an economic crisis occurred. What Caused the Crisis? This crisis resulted from overspending and carrying too much debt. People in the United States, have been accustomed to a lifestyle of living wastefully without regard to the amount of debt they accumulate. They don't have enough savings to bear such financial hardships.
To face the world financial crisis, all sectors should increase their actual productivity and the total expenditure should be increased to complete infrastructure projects, which may require enormous funds. In addition, the Arab funds operating in the area of development should play their role and adopt a national plan to complete the projects of electricity and infrastructure in the Arab world.
