There is an infinity of posts on Pprune about the inaccuracy of articles about aviation.
You should therefore assume that their articles about Flu Pandemics are similarly flawed, right?
I spent Six years working with the scientists who do this stuff.
If you ignore what is going on you are ******. Translation: This is not a drill, and it is serious.
On the positive side, I guess there will be some job openings for people who prepared to survive this pandemic. What amazes me is the attitude of those who have never even researched the subject. If you have not studied this matter, start learning right now. By the time that the average man learns, it will be too late for most of them.