Untitled mixed media white gesso on hardboard 540x610mm. In private collection.

A new strain of Influenza

A (H1N1), also known as swine flu,

was confirmed in the UK in April

and has spread to nearly

200 countries

around the world.

Symptoms of swine flu include

a fever, cough, headache,

weakness and fatigue,

aching muscles and joints,

sore throat and

a runny nose.

Imposing general travel restrictions

is unlikely to have

a large impact on a pandemic.

It is far more effective

for people feeling the symptoms of flu

to stay at home

and rest.

From the Directgov.com webpage Swine flu - everything you need to know

Untitled mixed media installation with floorboards, bin bags, masking tape and gesso. Not for sale.