Chapter 111 Ring that bell

Verse 1

It seems that alot of friends and acquaintances are coming down with illnesses now. If it's not the swine flu it is something else and it got me thinking.
Due to the swine flu there has been warnings, advice on how we are supposed to protect us and i am surprised that no one has suggested a return to the olden days.
In the case of lepers they used to carry bell to warn people, it also served as a means to attract attention for charity but i suspect that the warning was primary.
I am of course not saying that we should go this far but when you ride the subway or bus i want you to take a look around at people when you hear a cough or sniffle.
There is bound to be one or two that look very disapprovingly at the offender and those would be the ones handing out bells.

Normal common sense is probably the best way to go especially as it is hard enough to be sick without being labeled as an outcast and unclean as well.

Verse 2

On the other hand, here are some easy things to think of if you are unwell.

• Avoid contact with other people as much as possible
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible
• Dispose of dirty tissues promptly and carefully
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to your face or to other people
• Clean hard surfaces, such as door handles or telephones, regularly using a normal cleaning product