More Cases of Swine Flu in Georgia

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. Doctor 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.

More Georgia Swine Flu Cases Confirmed

A second teenage boy attending a private school in Henry County has tested positive for the H1/N1 virus, otherwise known as swine flu. Earlier this week, officials confirmed a 14-year-old boy at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy had the virus. The Henry County school had planned to close for 2 weeks, but following the change on recommendations for closings by federal officials, the Christian Academy is set to re-open this morning. Meanwhile, state health officials say 2 members of the military in the Augusta-area likely have swine flu. If suspected cases are confirmed, it would bring to 7 the number of confirmed cases of H1/N1 in Georgia.

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