Britain gets ready for a Flu pandemic; estimated deaths

It is predicted that a flu pandemic could infect up to half of the population of Britain and kill up to 750,000 people.

The threat of an influenza pandemic remains real. Whilst it is not possible to predict its timing or severity, the top priority for the Government is to do all we possibly can to protect the public.

The Times

Employers ‘must prepare for flu calamity'

Nottingham University Business School has calculated that a pandemic could cost British business £95 billion. Last year, a study for the Harvard Business Review concluded: “Should a pandemic emerge, it would become the single biggest threat to business continuity, and could remain so for up to 18 months.”

The Times

Avian flu: stock up or suffer

Avian flu crossed the species barrier in 1918 and millions died. We should take careful note

The Times

More fear mongering about avian Flu, this time with estimated deaths, and financial damage.
Are we being preped for a possible flu pandemic akin to the 1918 outbreak?
The Times is certainly pushing this message, a paper owned and run by 'News Corporation' who also own Fox News.
Is Britian to be the testing ground for population reduction?

[edit on 23-11-2007 by lemox]

[edit on 23-11-2007 by lemox]

Jeesh, so what are we gonna get here?

Forced vaccinations? Quarantine?

I hope not....