H1N1 Swine Flu now in Central Utah

The Central Utah Health Department ahs issued the following statement about the H1N1 Virus (“Swine Flu”) here in Central Utah.

 

May 8, 2009 

Media Contact:

Lisa Taylor, MS

Public Information Officer

(435) 896-5451, ext. 341

News Release

Central utah public health district confirms cases of H1N1

 
(Richfield, UT) – Central Utah Public Health District has three (3) confirmed cases of Novel Influenza H1N1 in Millard County, one adult and two children. Two of the three cases have recovered, and the third case is recovering well. 

Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) met with key community leaders in Millard County and are continuing to work with them to determine the best course of action. At this time, no schools will be closed, nor will any public gatherings be cancelled. 

There are no probable nor confirmed cases in any of the other five (5) counties CUPHD serves, including Juab, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne. 

CUPHD encourages everyone to continue to wash their hands frequently, cover their cough, and stay home if sick. If anyone has severe flu-like symptoms including a fever above 100, they are encouraged to see a physician. 

It’s also important for individuals to realize the swine flu virus is not transmitted by food and that you cannot get swine flu from eating pork products. 

More information is available at the website created by Utah Department of Health: http://health.utah.gov/epi/h1n1flu/. 

For more information, contact your local health department: Juab 623-0696, Piute 577-2521, East Millard 743-5723, West Millard 864-3612, North Sanpete 462-2449, South Sanpete 835-2231, Sevier 896-5451, and Wayne 836-1316.