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<22d3a80d-5e2b-496f-8e8d-ae232e5bbdb9@y10g2000prc.googlegroups.com>,
Faraday wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm about to embark on the wonderful long-haul series of flights from
> Australia to the UK. I know there is a lot of sensationalism about
> swine flu (and just flu in general), especially here in Australia. I
> was just wondering what others think about the idea of wearing a mask
> on the plane. I know many think it's just stupid, but I'd love to hear
> some opinions from others. Do you think they would be of any benefit
> in helping you avoid catching other passenger's germs during two 10+
> hour flights? I'm sure if I were the one coughing and hacking my way
> through a flight, other passengers would appreciate my attempt to keep
> my germs to myself.
>
> Cheers
Well, I guess if you don't mind looking stupid and paranoid, wearing a
mask would be a good choice. Frankly, I think this swine flu thing is
way overblown. |