Human swine flu confirmed in Indiana (no link to Mexico)

[IndianaGreen]

Human swine flu confirmed in Indiana

April 28, 2009 03:37 PM EDT

Indianapolis - A case of swine flu has been confirmed in northern Indiana, the Indiana State Department of Health commissioner announced Tuesday.

The flu was detected in a student at Notre Dame in St. Joseph County, Indiana.

Commissioner Dr. Judith Monroe also said the patient had no "readily identifiable link to Mexico," which is currently dealing with over 2,000 cases and 150 deaths from the disease. There are currently less than 100 confirmed cases in the United States, and as of Tuesday, no deaths from the illness had been reported in the US.

Dr. Monroe said the state sent two samples to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One tested positive for the North American Human Influenza A (H1N1). She said the patient was doing well and only had mild symptoms.

Health and Homeland Security officials briefed Gov. Mitch Daniels Tuesday morning on pre-existing plans intended to prevent a pandemic, a widespread outbreak of the virus. Homeland Security activated its Emergency Operations Center at 8:00 am. The state's emergency command center is now operating to coordinate the response and sharing of critical information.

http://www.wthr.com/global/story.asp?s=10262684