Some Oregon schools closed by possible swine flu
By KATU.com StaffWILLAMNA, Ore. - Willamina School District officials closed all schools in their district after they suspected one student of possibly having the swine flu. The district, located in Yamhill County, consists of three schools including Willamina Elementary School, a middle school and a high school. The student affected reportedly was in the elementary school, where about 430 students attend. There are 54 staff members there. Willamina is a small town located northwest of Salem. School and health officials have not yet confirmed the student has the H1N1 virus, otherwise known as the swine flu, but students were dismissed as a cautionary step. The student’s identity, gender and age were not immediately available. The case is the second possible swine flu infection in Oregon. Oregon Department of Human Services officials announce Thursday that a woman in Multnomah County had a “probable” case of the flu but was recovering. The condition of the student in Willamina was not released. Schools in Washington and across the nation have closed while officials monitor the outbreak of the swine flu, which has killed people in Mexico and has spread to other countries around the world. Mexico City officials have taken drastic steps to try and curb the outbreak, including canceling sports events, closing schools and telling people to stay home. |
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