Wimbledon hit by swine flu concerns
Posted on 29 June 2009 by FLU
• ‘A small number’ of ball boys and girls absent • Organisers say no players have been affected Fears over a possible swine flu outbreak at Wimbledon were raised today after a number of ball boys and girls were asked to stay at home. The All England Club said three or four ball boys and girls suffering a “flu-like illness” were asked to stay away from the tournament. But having “consulted closely” with the Health Protection Agency, the club moved to reassure people that the move was a precaution and the championships would continue as normal. Wimbledon spokesman Johnny Perkins said: “This is a precautionary measure. We know the climate we are operating in.” He said those affected were not being tested for swine flu and had not been swabbed. But he added the virus was in communities and schools and “it would be strange” if Wimbledon authorities did not take a pro-active approach
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July 14th, 2009 at 9:27 am
the use of face masks and boosting your immune system by taking lots of vitamin-C is still an effective way of preventing the spread of the Swine Flu virus.