I hear you. No one wants to get the flu — but gimme a break here…

And now, the WHO gets into the act — while holding a press conference basically admitting the above.

All level five means is that WHO says there is sustained human-to-human spread in at least two countries. It also signals that efforts to produce a vaccine will be ramped up.

Meanwhile, in Mexico City, the epicenter of the epidemic, the mayor said Wednesday the outbreak seemed to be stabilizing and he was considering easing the citywide shutdown that closed schools, restaurants, concert halls and sports arenas.

FUD = Fear, Uncertainty and Despair — the age old formula for making people do what you want.

Cal