(a) Uncertainty is prevalent due to lack of information on said subject and that is the reason Google is seeing a massive search traffic for the said word. Even people in authoritative position are not able to comment due to lack of information and thus uncertainty is prevailing and same is not liked by any stock market of the world.
(b) We are analyzing the sectors which are going to be affected by outbreak of Swine Flu and the hardest hit sector will be transportation sector as a number of travel advisories and recommendations to stay home will be issued and thus it spells doom for transportation stocks. As a result demand for energy and crude oil will dip as lesser number of people will be traveling.
(c) Outbreak of Swine Flu can bring cheer for Pharma and Health care sectors as demand for vaccines and health services will increase and thus a surge in pharmaceutical and health care companies equity price can be seen.
(d) Such type of situations lead to people running for safer pastures like gold ETF an other precious metal commodities. One may also see an increase of interest in govt bonds due to higher safety factor.
2. Nonetheless situation can be brought under control by following precautions as suggested by WHO to avoid becoming a target for Swine Flu.
(a) One has to make sure that one washes that hands with soap and water often.
(b) One has to become introvert and thus avoid coming in close contact with other people as much as possible.
(c) Wearing a surgical mask is a sure shot recipe to get immediate protection if one is going to come in contact with other people.
(d) Make it a point to not to touch eyes, nose, or mouth as generally germs spread that way.
(e) One has to stay at home except for getting the local medical help.
(f) Make it a point to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue during coughing and sneezing.
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