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News
11 confirmed H1N1 cases in Virginia
May 7, 2009
By Virginia Department of Emergency Management
RICHMOND, Va.— The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed 11 Virginia cases of the H1N1 flu virus, sometimes called swine flu. A virus not previously detected in humans or animals causes this outbreak; symptoms are similar to those of seasonal flu and typically include fever, cough and sore throat. People with H1N1 flu are contagious for up to seven days after the onset of illness and possibly longer if they are still symptomatic.
Dr. Karen Remley, state health commissioner, declared a Commonwealth Public Health Emergency on April 27. The declaration enhances the Commonwealth’s ability to communicate the latest information and guidance to clinicians, hospitals and pharmacists.
VDH opened a Public Inquiry Center (1-877- Call-VDH3) on May 1, to answer questions about the H1N1 outbreak.
VDH makes daily contact with health care providers to give them care and treatment guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
For the latest information about H1N1 in Virginia, visit the VDH Website at www.vdh.virginia.gov .