Comments on: Flu Trackers

By: Moises Cuevas, MD

Moises Cuevas, MD — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:18:43 +0000

As far as the official reports say, there still no cases of Influenza A/H1N1 in Sayulita.

Some patients still come for check-ups on that one though, but they don’t even come close to the flu symptoms.

Saludos!

By: Eva

Eva — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:35:00 +0000

Hi, do you have any updates now almost 2 months later after these posts and after the panic somewhat dying down even though many more cases reported throughout Mexico and the rest of the world? Were or are there any cases reported in Sayulita as of the beginning of July? Thanks.

By: Bart Cart

Bart Cart — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:32:44 +0000

You know who else is to blame? Government.

Just kidding. But I’ve heard opinions that the whole swine flu scare was invented to make people forget about the failing economy. I guess it might be kinda working.

By: Dieta

Dieta — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:26:07 +0000

So far. But I don’t think it will last long. I’m sure sooner or later they’ll start reporting something even if it’s not exactly true it’s still a great way to get viewers (hot news and all that).

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:44:03 +0000

Lo ciento, only the last line caught my eye as I was scanning the post. “Free Margarita” was all I saw. Nonetheless, what better time to visit Mexico than now!

There is no flu danger. I will go as far to say that, for the most part, there is only perceived danger in this world. I blame the fear mongering media and those who stand to gain financially from the sale of anti-viral drugs.

By: Jeana

Jeana — Fri, 08 May 2009 23:55:52 +0000

Oops – sorry, that offer was for Brian Williams et al with NBC news on the printing of their retraction. (Is that you, Brian?) But have a great time here!

Over and out on this subject from me. I’m sure the good doc wants to keep this on health-related issues.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:42:14 +0000

I will be down there next Friday (15th) with 10 of my good friends. We are staying for a week. I’ll take you up on that margarita. Where and when?

By: Jeana

Jeana — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:22:32 +0000

Hi, me again! I just sent this note to http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29104230/ ~ anyone care to join me?

“Hi, and Greetings from Sayulita, Mexico!

I live here in Sayulita, and heard from my sister-in-law the other day that you recently ran a story in which you announced that there were 14 cases of the Swine Flu in Sayulita and that the restaurants here were closed because of it.

Al contrario! Nobody I know knows a single person who has had this flu. So I contacted the local MD who told me that there has not been a single case of it in Sayulita as of yesterday, May 8, 2009.

Our little town depends on the kindness of tourists, and erroneous reports of danger are killing us down here – Mexican and Gringo alike!

The Mexican government wisely asked all non-essential businesses to close for 6 days to curb the spread of this flu. Stores, restaurants, churches and schools were closed all over the entire country in a noble attempt to help. We are now up and running and ready to show you all a good time.

Please please please retract your economy-suffocating fairy tale! And then come on down and have a margarita on me!”

By: Jeana

Jeana — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:15:48 +0000

Gracias. I agree! But I think someone should tell NBC News this, as it was national news in the U.S. and has probably affected our local economy. I will try to write them. Salud, Jeana

By: Moises Cuevas, MD

Moises Cuevas, MD — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:22:18 +0000

Hi Jeana, so far we still have NO cases of Flu A/H1N1 in Sayulita, we should stick to official sources of information only. Thanks for writing.