Shawnna Does Her Bit For Swine Flu

Rapper Shawnna  has become an obsessive clean freak to protect herself from the swine flu pandemic which has gripped the world.

The star was recently forced to cancel a concert in Rhode Island after cases of the potentially fatal disease were found in the state, and she admits she's taking extra precaution to minimise her risk of infection.

She tells FemaleFirst, "We had a show in Rhode Island and it got cancelled. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) shut down the airport, because of outbreaks of the swine flu so it's very serious.

"I ain't walking around with a mask on... yet. I keep those alcohol wipes, the ones from the medical supply store. You don't know where the contact is going to come in. It can be anywhere. If somebody is coughing and not looking too good, I keep my distance."

The disease, officially known as the H1N1 virus, is thought to have originated in Mexico.