Los Angeles Loyolan – LMU addresses swine flu
A health advisory has appeared on MYLMU concerning the prevention of the swine flu. on Monday, April 27, Senior Vice President Dr. Lane Bove of Student Affairs assured the LMU community that LMU and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Services are working together to respond appropriately to the international situation. to date, no one at LMU has contracted the swine flu.
The swine flu, otherwise known as H1N1, is a virus infection that has affected people internationally and in the U.S. Symptoms are similar to the typical flu, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills and fatigue. other reported symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting. Infection can lead to other severe illnesses such as pneumonia and respiratory failure, which can be fatal.
The swine flu is especially relevant because the virus seems to be infecting those most healthy in the population, including young people. the office of Human Resources has asked LMU faculty, students and staff to take precautionary measures. Their health advisory reads, "If you are an employee and experience these symptoms, call your supervisor and request a sick day. if you become ill at work, notify your supervisor and then contact your usual health care provider."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of April 29, 91 cases have been confirmed in the U.S., including 14 cases in California. Of the 17 probable California cases, only two have been reported in Los Angeles County. A startling 51 cases have been reported inNewYork and 16 in Texas. so far, only one person has died of the swine flu in the U.S. the patient was a 22-month-old boy from Mexico who died in a Houston area hospital.
Yesterday, the World Heath Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to phase five on a six point scale. Phase five is characterized by confirmed person-to-person spread of a new influenza virus able to cause community-level outbreaks. Furthermore, the outbreak has to be confirmed in at least two countries in a single "WHO region," in order to suggest that a pandemic is imminent.
The swine flu currently does not have a vaccination. it is potentially fatal because as the flu spreads from person to person, it can mutate, making it harder to diagnose and treat. People have no natural immunity from the contagious respiratory disease that normally affects pigs. WHO has already confirmed that you cannot contract the virus by eating pork. Lisa Farrell, General Manager of LMU Sodexo, has said that no one has been concerned with pork being served in Sodexo dining facilities. "I haven't heard anything like that," Farrell said.
Although there have only been seven confirmed deaths in Mexico, where the virus was first detected, health officials suspect the flu to have caused 150 other deaths and approximately 2,500 cases of illness. Mexican officials have responded by requesting that residents wear facial masks that cover their mouth and nose, a scene similar to those that experienced the Bird Flu in Asia from 2004-2007. Mexico has also ordered that public venues in Mexico City be shut down or only serve take-out in order to control the spread of the virus.
Antiviral medications such as Tamiflu and Relenza are effective only if taken in the early stages after contracting the infection. according to CNN, "the U.S. is distributing 25 percent of its stockpile of antiviral medications ... to all states." Students who have experienced flu-like symptoms in the last 48 hours should call the Student Health Center at 310-338-2881.
Anti-virals (Tamiflu, Relenza) are only effective if taken in the early stages of the illness. therefore, the last sentence in the address should read:"Students should call the Student Health Center at 310-338-2881 within the first 24 to 48 hours of the onset of flu-like symptoms."
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New Jersey Devils grab veteran Martin Skoula from Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL trade deadline deal
BY Kristie Ackert
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER
Originally Published:Wednesday, March 3rd 2010, 1:39 PM
Updated: Wednesday, March 3rd 2010, 1:50 PM
After making the blockbuster move of the season well before the Olympic break, the Devils settled for a minor trade before Wednesday's deadline. President Lou Lamoriello sent a 2010 fifth-round pick to the Maple Leafs for defenseman Martin Skoula.
The Devils had already picked off the biggest fish in the trade market well before the deadline, dealing for pending free agent sniper Ilya Kovalchuk on Feb.4.
Lamoriello had been looking for an experienced defenseman since the Kovalchuk deal, as the Devils gave up Johnny Oduya in the trade and Paul Martin has been out since Oct. 24 with a broken forearm.
"He gives us additional depth at the defensive position," Lamoriello said, "while adding size and experience to our lineup."
In 33 games this season with the Penguins, Skoula had three goals and five assists. The 6-3, 225-pounder had no time to unpack after first being dealt Tuesday night to Toronto with a prospect for Alexei Ponikarovsky.
Skoula spent the previous three seasons with current Devils coach Jacques Lemaire in Minnesota.
Skoula, 30, will earn $575,000 this season and will be an unrestricted free agent July 1.
New Jersey Devils grab veteran Martin Skoula from Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL trade deadline deal
Phoney guru claims cops framing him
Shiv Murat Dwivedi, the phoney spiritual guru arrested from south Delhi, claimed he was innocent and that the police was framing him.
"I am a disciple of Sai Baba. I have not committed any sin. The police are framing me," Dwivedi said. He also denied having links with another gang running a sex racket.
Dwivedi alias Ichchadhari Sant Swami Bhimanand Ji Maharaj Chitrakoot was arrested last week from Saket on charges of running a sex racket for the past ten years.
Police raided his ashram in Khanpur area of south Delhi, which had trapdoors and tunnels that led to small rooms.
On Wednesday, a Delhi Police team conducted raids at Manikpur near Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh where Dwivedi has allegedly bought property worth crores. He was reportedly building a 200-bed hospital at Chitrakoot.
"He was leading a dual life. He always wore a saffron dress and was running the sex racket in the garb of charity," said HGS Dhaliwal, deputy commissioner of police (south).
"We are trying to gather more evidence against him. We are recording the statements of the women who worked for him," said a senior police officer. Dwivedi had recently purchased a website in the name of a woman- "Jia Mehta" and had flashed his same mobile number on it.
"This mobile number is crucial evidence for us. besides, five diaries recovered from him containing the transaction details are also being looked into," said the officer.
One of the seven diaries recovered from Dwivedi's possession revealed that he had approached a Las Vegas-based missionary and was planning to dupe them after taking a loan of Rs 2500 crore from them, police said.
Police said they were contemplating booking him under the Maharashtra Control of Organised CrimeAct (MCOCA).
