Thanks a lot piggy

Hoo boy, this swine flu is keeping us busy. Quite a few media calls and requests for interviews. So far, no confirmed cases in Alaska but the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the threat level to 5 (out of 6). Yikes - that is officially a pandemic! If you are sick, stay home -- and don't come anywhere near me please.


Some helpful tips:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.

• Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Cough or sneeze into a tissue or inside your elbow. Then wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.

• Stay home if you are sick. If you have flu symptoms such as fever, body aches and cough, stay home from work or school and avoid public activities for at least five days (seven for children) to prevent spreading the disease to others.