H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Update - Confirmed CA Cases Almost 100
The total confirmed H1N1 (swine flu) cases in California jumped from 69 to 99 as of Tuesday afternoon, with 119 suspected cases, according to California Department of Public Health's website.
California Department of Public Health's website also indicates both Marin and San Francisco Counties have 4 cases of H1N1 (swine flu) confirmed as of Tuesday, San Mateo has one case confirmed, the most cases confirmed is Santa Clara County, with 7 cases in there.
In Alameda County, health officials reported a new probable case on Monday, which brings the total probable cases to 2.
The total probable cases of H1N1 (swine flu) in the Bay Area are now 14, according to California Department of Public Health's website.
KPIX-TV reports that as of Tuesday morning, there are 16 schools shut down because of the H1N1 (swine flu). The latest closure was Dave Avenue Elementary in Monte Sereno. It is scheduled to reopen on May 11.
KCBS Radio reports on Tuesday that some Bay Area schools scheduled to reopen sooner because federal government "no longer recommend school closures for H1N1 (swine flu)".
Tamalpias High School in Mill Valley is scheduled to resume classes on Wednesday, other schools that scheduled to reopen includes Ruskin Elementary and Branham High in San Jose, Daves Elementary in Los Gatos.
CBS News reports on Tuesday morning that Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said the H1N1 (swine flu) had turned out "to be milder than initially thought".
Sebelius also said parents "should keep their sick children at home".
Meanwhile, CDC said on Tuesday morning that the confirmed H1N1 (swine flu) cases in the U.S. are now 403, with 38 states are reported.
Sources:
Local Schools May Reopen Sooner, KCBS.com, May 5, 2009
Bay Area Swine Flu: 39 Cases, 16 Schools Closed, CBS5.com, May 5, 2009
Feds Say No Need To Close Schools Due To Flu, CBS5.com, May 5, 2009
Swine Flu (H1N1) Outbreak, California Department of Public Health, May 5, 2009H1N1 Flu, Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, May 5, 2009
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