French flu fears put kissing ritual in danger

Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt is kissed on the cheek by French President Nicolas Sarkozy in July 2008 after her rescue.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2009 - 01:00

A health ministry hotline is advising students and employees to avoid the social ritual out of fear it could spread swine flu. Picture: Getty Images

THE ubiquitous French greeting of a kiss, “la bise”, is in danger thanks to swine flu fears.

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