H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) and Confederations Cup
By emmanola
@emmanola (482)
June 25, 2009 4:31pm CST
South Africa has reported one case of a man suffering from the symptons of H1N1 virus (that used to be known as swine flue). I was just wondering if this will have any negative impact on the ungoing Confederations Cup matches being hosted by the country. For me, based on what I watch on television during the matches, there seems to be very little negative impact on the competition.
So far so good for the country. The atmosphere at every match was fantastic. It's a true demostration of the passion of not just the South Africans but the whole of Africa for soccer.
1 response
@sanelaze (167)
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
as long as transmission doesn't go fast and the cases are contained, there will be very limited effect. In my country, it has grown rapidly although i commend our health department for providing constants public information and aggressive campaigns to avoid public panic and to contain the virus.
But i heard there's an asian sports event in singapore that got affected because there were few athletes from two or three countries that tested positive. i think they will still continue with the rest of the sporting events but i think there are measures they re taking so as not to let the virus spread (and halt) the event
@emmanola (482)
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27 Jun 09
So far so good for South Africa, there has been no report of any new infection. I feel the authorities there have done a good job and have learnt a lot too from the hosting of the Confederations Cup. How I wish my country, Nigeria, take a cue from South Africa. Nigeria is to host the FIFA soccer under-17 tournament later in the year.
