My boss gave me a stack of heavy duty face masks today. You know the ones that filter about 99.9% of airborne stuff? Yea, those. And alcohol hand wash and gloves. Just in case I happen to sit on the same plane as someone with Swine flu. I think I would attract more attention with my precautionary measures than someone who does have the virus and refuses to comply with cross-infection measures. If anything, Cantoland has made me more cautious. I no longer think wearing a face mask all day long is a nuisance; while gloves and handwashing are routine and full disposable gowns are regular wear. But then, I work in a healthcare system that has survived SARS.
North Korea has decided to test some missiles this week, to the dismay of the global community. They are also threatening to attack the South. I may get to see a tank or two and get caught up in the foray. I should get my alternative travel plans ready. I know that if planes don't want to fly in Korean airspace, I can take a ferry to China and fly back to Cantoland from there. Or I could blow up my little dingy and berth back in ShenZhen river. :)
I doubt travel insurance covers Swine flu or nuclear war. I either come back in one piece, or in a seven day quarantine or not make it back at all.
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