miguel, christi and all the other dive ops at cancun and coz we all are aware of the grave situation of panic from this as yet early stage of the virus. The situation thus far is not entirely been put out there for the news to explore and report if the history of coverups plays here. Aka delays in action or non-commital responsibility by governments. As such mexico has stepped up quickly to give power to those that need it in this regard. The three western hemisphere nations are on high alert to this situation. Do you think for a minute that anyone who dives on coz is not concerned for the people that work in the vacation industry there. Of course we are. We are sick about this inside. It is just as bad as a hurricane ripping through. You just cant see the culprit until it has hit.
To say 'those who seek timely care do not die from respiratory illness' was irresponsilbe, period. That is why she edited the post, and that was good. The attempts to down play this issue by the dive ops on this thread are not good. No one knows where or how it is going to pop up. Does this mean dont travel to coz, well right now i think if a traveller where to wear a mask on the jet and when in contact with people that have been around that area,dont shake hands, then your chance of contracting it are quite a bit less. But because we dont look cool with a mask on that is likely not to happen too much. So i hope the virus has a mind of its own and stays away. I am worried about the welfare of the people on the island. The right call is very difficult right now. I am worried about the world in this issue. Sars hit my life, i know what that feels like.
We deal with west nile virus in mosquitoes here in canada, it is a crap shoot every time you get bit. I still go outside, i still go in the bush. If i had a ticket to go to coz right now i would go. Knowing me i probably wouldnt wear the mask either.