HAMILTON, ON - June 1, 2009 – The City of Hamilton’s Public Health Services continues to monitor the global novel H1N1 Influenza virus situation. There are two newly confirmed cases in Hamilton.
As of June 1, 2009:
Number of Confirmed Cases: 7
With all of the cases there have been only mild symptoms and none of them have required hospitalization. Public Health Services will continue to investigate persons of interest, however, the number reported has dropped off.
Public Health Services has several ways for you to get more information:
• For updated information about H1N1 Influenza A, you may visit the alert on the City of Hamilton website at: www.hamilton.ca
• For information on pandemics and preparing for a pandemic, go to: www.hamilton.ca/pandemic
• For general questions about H1N1 Influenza A, Public Health Services has a dedicated phone line at 905-546-2424 ext. 7970 or by email to publichealth@hamilton.ca.
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Media Contact:
Tara Hall
Communications Officer
Public Health Services
905-546-2424 ext. 2643