5 New Probable Cases Of Swine Flu In Alabama

Health officials are warning people to stay diligent because the threat still exists.

By: Jamie Burch | WKRG-TV
Published: May 08, 2009

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The number of probable and confirmed
swine flu cases in Alabama has risen to 31, and health officials
are warning people to stay diligent because the threat still
exists.
State Health Officer Don Williamson said Friday that three new
likely cases were found in Montgomery County and two additional
cases are suspected in Madison County children.
Four cases have been confirmed in Alabama and the virus was
detected in Shelby, Jefferson and Pike counties.
Williamson said Alabama has spent $160,000 on new equipment so
far and the department's laboratory is awaiting Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention certification so it can do final
confirmations.
Meanwhile, three school systems in Madison County that closed
for two to four days because of flu fears will have to make up
those days.

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