Reply #28: Possible case of swine flu being investigated in Wood County

[OhioChick]

If confirmed, it would be Ohio's 2nd case, officials say

A possible swine flu case is being investigated in Wood County.

Pamela Butler, the county health commissioner, said a person who had recently traveled into Mexico from Texas reported flu-like symptoms to Wood County Hospital, and tests now are under way to determine whether that person contracted swine flu.

Ms. Butler said the Ohio Department of Health had been notified, but until the test results come back no action is planned. She said she did not know where the ill person lives.

Ms. Butler said she and other northwest Ohio health commissioners have been in steady e-mail contact to keep each other apprised of any swine-flu developments in the region.

If confirmed, it would mark the second verified case in Ohio.

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090426/NEWS16/904260270