VOICED: Global fears mount as swine flu spreads

The video discusses the swine flu outbreak centered in Mexico, highlighting the public's fear and the free medical services offered. The World Health Organization has increased its alert level, and labs are working on a vaccine. Pharmaceutical companies are ready to release medications like Tamiflu. The outbreak has affected travel, with some operators canceling trips to Mexico. Despite this, many tourists remain in the country. The video also covers the global spread of the virus to regions like the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, and the challenges faced by health authorities in containing it.

What measures are being taken in Mexico to address the swine flu outbreak?

• Offering free masks and checkups

• Banning public gatherings

• Closing all medical centers

• Distributing free vaccines

How has the World Health Organization responded to the swine flu outbreak?

• By increasing the alert level

• By lowering the alert level

• By banning international travel

• By closing all borders

Which pharmaceutical company is ready to release stockpiles of Tamiflu?

• GlaxoSmithKline

• Rauscher

• Johnson & Johnson

• Pfizer

What impact has the swine flu outbreak had on tourism in Mexico?

• Increased tourist visits

• Free travel insurance for tourists

• No change in tourism

• Cancellation of trips by some operators

Which regions have reported cases of swine flu apart from Mexico?

• Middle East, Asia, and Europe

• Only the Middle East

• Only Asia

• Only Europe