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Greene confirms case of H1N1 flu
XENIA — Greene County Combined Health District officials have confirmed one case of the H1N1 virus also known as swine flu.
The patient is a 12-year-old girl who has been isolated at home taking medication to reduce her symptoms, said Sara Pappa, health district spokeswoman. No other information about the patient has been released.
The case comes two months after more than 50 leaders from schools, safety and public health agencies met to discuss how to handle the flu outbreak. At that meeting, Health Commissioner Mark McDonnell told the crowd it was inevitable the flu would come to Greene County. “We do not believe Greene County will be spared,” McDonnell said.
Several residents have been tested for the virus, but this is the first confirmed case in Greene County. Montgomery and Butler County also have confirmed cases with one death in Butler County.
Health officials say the best way to avoid contracting the illness is to avoid sick people, wash hands with soap and water and cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough
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