Swine Flu

Stan_Lite · 18-07-2009, 05:58

When I arrived at Cairo airport in the early hours of Wednesday morning, I was handed a card to fill in (as was everyone entering the country) with questions regarding my state of health e.g. did I have cold/flu symptoms, had I come in contact with anyone who had cold/flu symptoms etc. I had to hand it to someone wearing a white coat and a face mask who glanced briefly at it and waved me through - not much point really

When I got on the rig later that day, we had a lecture from the rig doctor as soon as we got off the chopper regarding hygiene. He took our temperature and told us to see him straight away if we developed any symptoms and he would give us some sort of flu drug. He said they were waiting for vaccine but it would be three months before they got it but when they did, everyone coming to the rig would be required to have it.

Looks like the hysteria is widespread. Of course, the Muslims are a bit touchy about it with it being associated with swine - apparently, all the pig farmers in Egypt who supply pork products to the Christian population and visitors have been ordered to slaughter and burn all their stock - there have apparently been riots and stuff in protest.

Hope LMF gets better soon Feek

18-07-2009, 05:58	#11
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	When I arrived at Cairo airport in the early hours of Wednesday morning, I was handed a card to fill in (as was everyone entering the country) with questions regarding my state of health e.g. did I have cold/flu symptoms, had I come in contact with anyone who had cold/flu symptoms etc. I had to hand it to someone wearing a white coat and a face mask who glanced briefly at it and waved me through - not much point really When I got on the rig later that day, we had a lecture from the rig doctor as soon as we got off the chopper regarding hygiene. He took our temperature and told us to see him straight away if we developed any symptoms and he would give us some sort of flu drug. He said they were waiting for vaccine but it would be three months before they got it but when they did, everyone coming to the rig would be required to have it. Looks like the hysteria is widespread. Of course, the Muslims are a bit touchy about it with it being associated with swine - apparently, all the pig farmers in Egypt who supply pork products to the Christian population and visitors have been ordered to slaughter and burn all their stock - there have apparently been riots and stuff in protest. Hope LMF gets better soon Feek __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...