I think CDC and WHO will be the most reliable sources for diseases outbreaks, also please understand that not many scientist are knowlegeable in this instance of swine flu because it would appear that this time around, it can transfer from human to human which previously thought was not possible.
"Qantas has standard procedures in place and regularly reviews them to manage these sorts of risks.
It is not true, qantas has no specific detailed procedures that is standard to deal with Swine flu, nor bird flu. It only has procedures for dangerous goods removal which is removal of waste, but an infected human, there is no procedures for that on a full flight.
Also, I do not see an instant stock up of Relenza and Tamiflu in the qantas First Aid bags. These 2 anti retrovirus is said to be effective against Swine flu anectdotally. But it must be consumed within 8 hours of infection, not when symptoms appear. By the time symptoms appears, it may be already over 8 hours and non effective.
It (Swine flu virus) attacks respiratory organs, most notably the lungs. not a pretty sight to die of struggling for air in a full cabin.