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New swine flu cases in Manitoba push total to 11
Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2009 | 8:56 AM CT Comments3Recommend6CBC News
The number of confirmed swine flu cases in Manitoba has reached 11.
Manitoba health authorities confirmed Wednesday that five new cases of the H1N1 influenza A virus have been reported.
A man between the age of 30 and 39 from the Winnipeg health region has been admitted to hospital, according to health officials. He works in the area of the Burntwood health region in the province's northern region.
'Our own health staff are in touch with the family and monitoring his condition, so you know it's something we are trying to keep an eye on and we certainly wish him the best in terms of getting over this.'
?Glenn Schneider, Manitoba Hydro spokespersonA woman between the ages of 20 and 29 is also in hospital with swine flue. She also lives in the Winnipeg health region, say officials.
The three other cases involve people who did not require hospitalization. Two are residents of Winnipeg ? a female between 20 and 29 years of age, and another female between 30 and 39 years of age.
The third is a resident of the South Eastman Manitoba health region, an area about 60 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg. That person is also female, between 40 and 49 years old.
No other details were provided by Manitoba health officials.
Manitoba Hydro spokesperson Glenn Schneider said the man who was diagnosed with the virus is an employee with the public utility. He was working at the Wuskwatim Generating Station, a 200-megawatt station being built at Taskinigup Falls, where Wuskwatim Lake joins the Burntwood River.
Schneider said the company is very concerned about his condition.
"Our own health staff are in touch with the family and monitoring his condition, so you know it's something we are trying to keep an eye on and we certainly wish him the best in terms of getting over this," he said.
The provincial government is encouraging the public to maintain the strength of their immune system by making healthy food choices, being physically active and getting enough sleep.
Other tips to prevent the spread of any germs include:
Covering a cough or sneeze using a tissue or the inside of the elbow.
Washing hands often with soap and water, especially after a cough or sneeze.
Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth.
Those with flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, aches and fatigue, are most contagious for approximately one week. During that time, people are encouraged to stay home from school or work and limit contact with others to reduce the chance of spreading the virus.
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Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2009 | 8:56 AM CT Comments3Recommend6CBC News
The number of confirmed swine flu cases in Manitoba has reached 11.
Manitoba health authorities confirmed Wednesday that five new cases of the H1N1 influenza A virus have been reported.
A man between the age of 30 and 39 from the Winnipeg health region has been admitted to hospital, according to health officials. He works in the area of the Burntwood health region in the province's northern region.
'Our own health staff are in touch with the family and monitoring his condition, so you know it's something we are trying to keep an eye on and we certainly wish him the best in terms of getting over this.'
?Glenn Schneider, Manitoba Hydro spokespersonA woman between the ages of 20 and 29 is also in hospital with swine flue. She also lives in the Winnipeg health region, say officials.
The three other cases involve people who did not require hospitalization. Two are residents of Winnipeg ? a female between 20 and 29 years of age, and another female between 30 and 39 years of age.
The third is a resident of the South Eastman Manitoba health region, an area about 60 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg. That person is also female, between 40 and 49 years old.
No other details were provided by Manitoba health officials.
Manitoba Hydro spokesperson Glenn Schneider said the man who was diagnosed with the virus is an employee with the public utility. He was working at the Wuskwatim Generating Station, a 200-megawatt station being built at Taskinigup Falls, where Wuskwatim Lake joins the Burntwood River.
Schneider said the company is very concerned about his condition.
"Our own health staff are in touch with the family and monitoring his condition, so you know it's something we are trying to keep an eye on and we certainly wish him the best in terms of getting over this," he said.
The provincial government is encouraging the public to maintain the strength of their immune system by making healthy food choices, being physically active and getting enough sleep.
Other tips to prevent the spread of any germs include:
Covering a cough or sneeze using a tissue or the inside of the elbow.
Washing hands often with soap and water, especially after a cough or sneeze.
Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth.
Those with flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, aches and fatigue, are most contagious for approximately one week. During that time, people are encouraged to stay home from school or work and limit contact with others to reduce the chance of spreading the virus.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/st...-manitoba.html