So question, why is it that a small, tiny nation like Britain has the 3rd worst swine flu toll in the world?

Official figures state that there are currently the following known cases of swine flu across the world:

USA     33,902

Mexico     10,262

UK     10,000

Canada     7,983

Chile     7,376

Australia     5,298

Argentina     2,485

Tanzania     2,076

China     2,040

Japan     1,790

The UK’s Chief medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson also stated that the number of cases were most likely a lot higher in the UK but many people have not registered their symptoms.

But thankfully we have the clear bold leadership of Gordon Brown and crew.  They have already provided all households with the vital swine flu leaflet that told us to put our hands in front of our face when we sneeze, then wash our hands.   Yes…..’catch it, bin it, kill it’!!!   Thanks for that vital information which needed to be sent to Britain’s 26.5 million households. 

And now, just as the recession is on a knife edge the government make another genius announcement.  Workers will be able to sign themselves off sick for up to two weeks under Government emergency plans released by Andy Burnham.  Just as well it is not a World Cup year as the nation would be signed off work. 

Any answers to why little old Britain is the 3rd highest swine flu cases in the World?