H1N1 & Social Responsibility

The H1N1 flu outbreak is currently very widespread and the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it as a pandemic. It is a concern because this has cause many deaths in Mexico, however, elsewhere the deaths due to the flu is not much different from other flu. The world is interconnected due to commercial flights. The spread can be very rapid measures have to be taken. The Singapore government is concerned as Singapore is a major trading hub and if the flu outbreak becomes serious, this would drive foreign investors away. Hence, the government are taking serious measures such as advising the citizens. However, I feel that we all have to take upon ourselves to be socially responsible and take the necessary steps to prevent the spread of H1N1 virus. For example, one should not go to countries which are affected with H1N1 virus. If one is not feeling well, he should not go to crowded places. I feel that people should not be socially responsible during an outbreak but instead, at all times. In this way Singapore would be a safer place for every one to live in.