CT:
Kent Center School officials: There’s a confirmed case of swine flu `within school community
Updated: 10/14/2009 09:03:16 AM EDT
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KENT — In a letter sent to parents and guardians of students at Kent Center School Tuesday, school officials announced that there is one confirmed case of H1N1 virus — swine flu — “within the Kent Center School community.”
The communication, sent to parents and guardians by Principal Rima McGeehan and school nurse Betsey N. Levesque, was a followup to an e-mail sent by officials over the weekend.
The Tuesday letter did not specify whether the individual who has contracted the virus is a student, a teacher or another member of the school community.
The letter assures parents that “every precaution for the safety and health of our students and staff” is being taken and includes instructions aimed at the prevention and spread of swine flu.
For current information about the H1N1 virus, visit www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch.
a new death in Volusia County, Florida...
October 14, 2009
5th swine flu death in the area announced
By ANNE GEGGIS
Staff writer
A 58-year-old Volusia County man’s death announced today is the first death associated with the H1N1 virus in which an underlying medical condition was not a factor, said Dr. Bonnie Sorensen, health director of the Volusia County Health Department.
Four others have died since June when the virus became active in the area.
The Volusia County Health Department began distributing its first vaccinations against the disease, also known as swine flu, that was discovered in Mexico in April. At the Health Department, first responders and human service workers lined up to get their dose of FluMist. The Health Department received a shipment of 3,600 doses Tuesday and expect more next week. The injectible vaccine is expected shortly
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