The spread of this virus is worrying everybody now as it is breaking out in the most unexpected places.

Obviously like flu it is airborne, but catching it is not always fatal.

Apparently all we can do is by hygienic, wash your hands regularly under hot water, and if possible avoid contact with people who have travelled in these infected or exotic places.

It could become endemic, so our chances of getting it are improving.

If you, like me aren't too bothered by it, that's the way to handle it.

It's no good getting in a panic state, because eventually the scientists will get an antidote.

I must admit living in a city which is probably the cruise centre of the country we have to be doubly careful, but life goes on, the sun will come up somewhere tomorrow.

Alan Blandford

Arnheim Road, Southampton