Florida Swine Flu Cases Now Stands At 55

As of May 11, 2009 Florida’s statewide total of reported and known swine flu cases stood at 55.

Tom Remington

Florida Schools Will Reopen

When the CDC announced it was not necessary for schools to shut down, the three schools in Florida that had closed because of swine flue, will reopen on Thursday. There were also students scheduled to participate in sports events, some having possible scholarship implications, who will now be allowed to participate once they have passed a physical declaring them healthy.

Tom Remington

More Swine Flu Reports Coming Out Of Florida

While more and more cases of swine flu are now starting to show up in Florida, the decision to close down three schools in Hillsborough County is coming under question. Students are being banned from participating in crucial end of the year activities that can have devastating effects on college scholarships. Parents, as well as students, are questioning the decision made to shut down the schools.

In Pinellas County – Clearwater/St. Petersburg area – one case of the swine flu has been confirmed, that of a 24-year old man who recently returned home from a visit to Mexico. No other cases are confirmed at this time.

The CDC is reconsidering its policy to close down schools once the virus has been detected.

Tom Remington

Florida Has 5 Probably Cases Of Swine Flu

The state of Florida and in particular, Hillsborough County, which includes the city of Tampa, is reporting 5 probable cases of swine flu. Results of testing should come back today sometime. In the meantime 3 schools have closed down for the week.

Tom Remington

Florida Tests For Swine Flu

As of yesterday, April 29, 2009, Florida had tested 68 patients for swine flu. 65 of those had come back negative and officials believed the remaining three would be back today sometime.

Swine Flu Case Confirmed in Orlando, Florida

Just diagnosed on Tuesday morning, Florida’s first case of the Swine Flu has been reported out of Orlando.

“A case was diagnosed here in Orlando today on a tourist from Mexico who came to Disney attractions two days ago to visit,” Hauck wrote in an email obtained by Eyewitness News.

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