Six swine-flu cases at Morris Central School

June 11, 2009 | Chenango County Breaking News, Delaware County breaking news, Health, Otsego County Breaking News, Swine flu

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MORRIS — The Otsego County Department of Health reports today that there has been a cluster of individuals with influenza-like illness identified in the Morris Central School. The cluster has been identified as H1N1.
The six students affected have either recovered or are recovering at home.
The county said in a media release that it is important to remember that H1N1 influenza does not appear to be any more severe than seasonal flu. Good hygiene practices are the best defense against this and other communicable diseases.

Other confirmed cases, according to the New York state Department of Health, include 1 in Delaware County and 3 in Chenango County.