H1N1 formerly known as the "swine flu" is a dangerous disease according to the Center For Disease Control(CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health(MDH). Dr. Peterson said that this isn't something to overreact to however it should be in your mind. Use caution when sneezing and coughing by covering you cough/sneeze with your elbow or a tissue. The school nurse also states that it is very important to wash hands and report any symptoms of the flu. If you have symptoms of the flu including, fever, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, and body aches check in with a doctor. As of Tuesday May 5th the Minnesota Department of Health is no longer requiring school districts to close the infected districts, instead they are leaving this important decision to the school districts. Few cases have been confirmed in the state of Minnesota, however many more are suspected. Due to the volume of suspected flu cases in Minnesota the Minnesota Health Lab will no longer test any flu samples unless the flu requires hospitalization. In addition the labs received new equipment allowing them to independently test the samples without having to send them to Washington.
-Tyler Carter-
D.C..
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