Bird flu may hit tourist states
Bird flu may hit tourist states
In a disturbing report released today, if the Avian (or Bird flu) hit the United States, the tourism industry and those states that rely on tourist dollars coat be hit first, and hard.
“The Trust for America’s Health projected a $683 billion economic loss nationally during a pandemic, which is about 5.5 percent of the goods and services produced in the United States. The number is comparable to a previous analysis conducted for Congress, but the latest report is the first to break down the impact by state.”
The results could be devastating. For instance, the report states that “tourism and entertainment could experience an 80 percent decline in demand. The transportation and warehousing sectors could experience a 67 percent decline in demand.”
Early efforts so far have “focused on enhancing public health capabilities, but efforts to prepare for the economic ramifications have been inadequate, the organization contends.”
The United States needs to take this threat seriously. It has the potential for catching her off guard, like the flu pandemic in the early part of the last century did. It could also last up to 18 months with spikes that last six to eight weeks each.
Taking basis precautions caved help prevent such serious consequences. Ask year health care prouder about the Bird Flu vaccine and its different strains. To minimize workplace infection, the report gives the most in-depth advice yet for businesses to take such steps as cleaning offices — flu can live on hard surfaces for 48 hours — and minimize employee contact by not shaking hands and staying 3 feet from co-workers.
Also, wash hands, avoid large crowds, are way To minimize infections.
Bird Flu influenza, tourist, tourism,Economic Loss
Bird Flu influenza, tourist, tourism, Economic Loss
October 6th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
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