In England, there's a run on supplies like surgical masks, thermometers and anti-bacterial gels even though the gel is ineffective against viruses.

"People are very panicked."

This week that there were around 100,000 new cases of swine flu in England.

Get a prescription for antiviral medication over the phone.

Good hygiene, good handwashing, and disposable tissues are the best way to ward off viral infection.

The government advises anyone suspected of having swine flu to send a friend or relative -- a "flu friend" -- to their pharmacy to pick up the medicine for them. But that advice isn't being followed by everyone.

Q: Who's New in the Hybrid market?

A: Toyota makes a Lexus model that is selling for 3,500,000 Yen. It gets 23 kmpl.