I was isolated for suspected swine flu a few days ago people's responses as I walked around Hamilton on my way to isolation, with a mask covering my face, were most interesting.
Think leprosy in the good old days.
Funny looks, people stepping back just a little, one of my closest friends shutting the door in my face.
Without a doubt, swine flu has become a scary topic in New Zealand no-one wants to get it and every little cough brings a comment of: "Hope it's not swine flu," followed by that nervous laugh.
I can see how a flu could kill someone; my chest was constantly getting gunked up and it would get harder to breathe if I didn't keep coughing it up. I was getting fatigued from the constant coughing.http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/2530511/Flu-experience-full-of-nasty-surprises
