Four more swine flu cases confirmed in Georgia

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Four more swine flu cases confirmed in Georgia

Story Published: May 13, 2009 at 3:58 PM EST

Story Updated: May 13, 2009 at 5:15 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia health officials have confirmed four more
cases of swine flu, bringing the state's total to eight, with six
associated with a private school in Henry County.

Dr. Elizabeth Ford, head of the state Division of Public Health, said Wednesday the new cases are associated with a group of students from Eagle's Landing Christian Academy in McDonough.

None have been hospitalized. All were initially identified as students who traveled together on a field trip out of state.

Officials could not confirm the destination of the trip.

Georgia officials say they are now able to confirm cases without the help of the Centers for Disease Control and prevention.

Ford said testing for swine flu will continue for hospitalized patients, but the department will use seasonal monitoring methods
for all others.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

 


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