America's North Shore Journal

NYS Department of Health Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner Since Governor Paterson put the state on high alert, State and local health officials and emergency preparedness workers have been working around the clock to respond to this H1N1 outbreak. Their efforts have enabled New York to respond swiftly to stay one step ahead of this situation. As the H1N1 outbreak continues to evolve, it’s not surprising to see this virus show up in new counties where it hasn’t been detected before. Last night, the State Department of Health’s Wadsworth Laboratories tested 49 specimens, including two repeat tests from Wednesday, from 49 individuals with suspected H1N1. Specimens from four patients were probable for H1N1 – one each in Lewis, Nassau, Orange, and Westchester counties. All four cases are linked to recent travel to Mexico or … Read entire article »