Nationwide, there are currently 2532 cases in 44 states, with only 3 reported deaths. Officials do expect the outbreak to continue to expand, and an increase in positive cases and deaths is also expected at this time.
Frequent updates from the MA Department of Public Health are assisting the Amherst Public Health Department in staying abreast of developments within the Commonwealth and beyond.
The Health Department is also in frequent contact with area colleges and the university in order to track developments within the academic community. The nurses and providers at all of the area institutions of higher learning are doing an excellent job of caring for their students and staff while keeping the town up to date on current conditions on campus.
Further updates from MA DPH are expected later today.
Because there is no vaccine for H1N1 influenza, public health officials remind all Massachusetts residents to continue taking simple steps to keep themselves and others healthy.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Cover your cough with a tissue or cough into your inner elbow and not into your hands.
- If you are sick stay home from work and if your child is sick keep them home from school.
- Stay informed about the latest developments on the H1N1 flu.
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