H1N1 flu case confirmed in Lincoln County
Western News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 16 years, 2 months AGO
The first confirmed case of the H1N1 flu surfaced in Lincoln County late last week.
Amy Smart, Lincoln County public health emergency official, reported that a case of H1N1 was confirmed by infection preventionist Susan Horelick Friday morning at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Smart said there had been rumors in the community about the flu’s local presence. She said the H1N1 case “affected the expected age group at the expected mild to moderate severity.”
Smart reminds residents to use caution to limit spread of the flu.
“Please stay home if you’re sick,” Smart advises. “Wash your hands and cover your coughs and sneezes.”
For a column by Smart on the flu, click on the “Editorials” tab.
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