I would like to make this more professional, but now is simply not the time. Things are moving to quick to worry about perfect journalism, please understand.

It is 11:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2009. At this time 103 people have died with symptoms to Swine Flu and more than 2000 have been tested and or isolated for further study . The world bank has designated a $205 million dollar loan to Mexico, with $25 million to be released immediatly for medicine and diagnostics purposes. President Calderon has annouced by Wednesday, Mexico will count with specialized laboratories for domestic testing of samples which will lessen the time needed for diagnosis and treatment.

Public meetings, day cars, all schools from elementary to University, private and public have been cancelled until May 6, 2009. It may or may not be prolonged. Many public parks and pools have already been closed. It has not been made official, but would appear it will be by tomorrow that all political campaign activities for the July elections will be cancelled.

Sunday Mass was canceled in Mexico D.F. and surrounding states although the Church will remain open to individuals. Other states were allowed to have Mass, but advised there would be no traditional greetings ( kissing each cheek or handshakes) amongst eachother, communion wine, and the communion ostion wafer would be placed in each followers hand instead of the mouth. U.S. Embassies and Consulates have suspended labor and will not be releasing or receiving applications for any visas.

President Calderon has given a special decree authorization to S.s.a, Mexico’s Department of Health ,which grants them entrance to any home or establishment in effort to prevent or combat Swine Flu. They have full power of isolating and/or restricting movements of those with symtoms of the flu.

Health officials are in bus stations and airports checking incoming and outcoming passengers for symptoms. If a passenger is found with symptoms, samples will be taken on site to be submitted for testing. Each person is be given a mouth cover.

Symptoms in Mexico are said to be:

- Lethargy, loss of appetite, cough, flem, dry throat, nasal secretion, headache and body ache, nausea, vomitting, diarreah: All symptoms may or may not include a fever of 101- 104.

-Lesser common initial symptoms are stomache pain and chest pain or heavy chest feeling which may or may not be accompanied by other symptoms in the initial phase.

Personal prevenative measures are:

- Cover mouth in public.

- Avoid closed public areas: Cinema, metro, bus, restaurants, etc.

- Drink fluids, eat foods with high Vitamin C and A content: Pineapple, papaya, carrots, lime, lemon, tomato, etc.

-Wash hands ofton with antibacterial soap and use antibacterial gel when in public after touching money, telephones, door knobs, etc.

- When sneezing or coughing for any reason, cover mouth and nose with tissue, dispose of tissue in tied plastic bag after use.

- Do not greet others with kiss or handshake

Antivirals have been sold out, including over the counter medicines such as Theraflu. Pharmacies are announcing they will not be restocking as they are for exclusive use for the ill until further notice.

Medical students are being asked to volunteer and may be “drafted” into public service brigades to assist in detection and prevention.

I will continue updating.