VOICED: European fears after first swine flu case confirmed

The transcript discusses Europe's concern over swine flu, with the first case confirmed in Spain. While the public remains calm, countries are stockpiling antiviral drugs and masks. Travel to affected areas is discouraged. EU health ministers plan a crisis meeting to prevent the virus from mutating and becoming more dangerous.

What was the initial reaction in Europe to the swine flu outbreak?

• Celebration of the media coverage

• Complete indifference and lack of concern

• Calm observation with no immediate panic

• Immediate panic and widespread alarm

Which antiviral drug have many countries stockpiled in response to flu outbreaks?

• Rimantadine

• Zanamivir

• Amantadine

• Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

What advice did health officials give regarding travel during the outbreak?

• Travel is banned completely

• Only travel with a doctor's note

• Avoid nonessential travel to affected areas

• Travel freely to all areas

What is the main goal of the EU health ministers' crisis meeting?

• To organize a public protest

• To increase media coverage

• To contain the contagion

• To develop a vaccine

Why is it important to contain the virus before it mutates?

• To make it easier to travel

• To stop it from becoming more dangerous

• To ensure it remains a media story

• To prevent it from becoming less contagious