More Swine Flu Cases in New York City

Total of 28 swine flu cases at St. Francis High. 17 more are probable. All are mild cases, all patients are recovering or stable. Clear evidence of human to human transmission since most patients have no history of travel.

Suspicion is that case count at the school may approach 100.

St. Francis is only outbreak in New York City.

St. Francis patients asked to stay home for 7-10 days, or 48 hours after feeling better, whichever is longer.

NYC residents are going to emergency departments at hospitals with AND without symptoms. Please DO NOT go to the hospital unless you are severely ill. So far, illness is mild. If you feel ill, stay home.


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