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Va. Governor Announces 2 Swine Flu Cases in State
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By Anita Kumar
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine confirmed tonight that two state residents contracted swine flu while traveling in Mexico.
Kaine told reporters that the separate cases involved an adult woman from the central part of state and an adult male from the eastern portion of the state. Two sources close to Kaine said the cases involved a woman from Chesterfield, which is outside of Richmond, and a man from the state's northern neck.
Neither required hospitalization and both have recovered. Each had traveled to Mexico, both had mild illnesses and are recovering well, Kaine said. Neither are students, he added.
Kaine would not reveal more specifics about the addresses or ages or any other personal details about the patients.
He also said the state would only release information about confirmed cases, and would not discuss any probable cases, if there are any.
Kaine told reporters that it is "likely" there will be additional cases in Virginia.
The state has established an information line at (877) ASK-VDH3, or (877) 275-8343, for anyone with concerns or questions. The hotline will be open May 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hotline received 750 callers today.
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Earlier:
Two sources close to Gov. Tim Kaine said the governor is preparing to announce two cases of swine flu in Virginia, in Chesterfield, which is southwest of Richmond, and on the state's Northern Neck.
-- Anita Kumar
Va. Governor Announces 2 Swine Flu Cases in State
<!-- begin blogger thumbs --><!----><!-- end blogger thumbs -->UPDATED at 8:13 p.m. ET:
By Anita Kumar
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine confirmed tonight that two state residents contracted swine flu while traveling in Mexico.
Kaine told reporters that the separate cases involved an adult woman from the central part of state and an adult male from the eastern portion of the state. Two sources close to Kaine said the cases involved a woman from Chesterfield, which is outside of Richmond, and a man from the state's northern neck.
Neither required hospitalization and both have recovered. Each had traveled to Mexico, both had mild illnesses and are recovering well, Kaine said. Neither are students, he added.
Kaine would not reveal more specifics about the addresses or ages or any other personal details about the patients.
He also said the state would only release information about confirmed cases, and would not discuss any probable cases, if there are any.
Kaine told reporters that it is "likely" there will be additional cases in Virginia.
The state has established an information line at (877) ASK-VDH3, or (877) 275-8343, for anyone with concerns or questions. The hotline will be open May 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hotline received 750 callers today.
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Earlier:
Two sources close to Gov. Tim Kaine said the governor is preparing to announce two cases of swine flu in Virginia, in Chesterfield, which is southwest of Richmond, and on the state's Northern Neck.
-- Anita Kumar