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NAU has 'probable' case of swine flu
Officials awaiting confirmation from CDC

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Arizona Department of Health Services has said that a 19-year-old Northern Arizona University student has a "probable" case of swine influenza A, H1N1, also known as swine flu.

NAU and the Coconino County Health Department are awaiting confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control.

The university has not seen a widespread outbreak of any flu, but continues to monitor the situation with the county and is following health guidelines from the CDC. NAU is operating under normal business conditions with the consent of the county health department. The schedule for classes, final exams, convocations and commencement remains unchanged.

A 24-hour phone bank has been set up to address any questions from students or parents: 928-523-0007.

NAU has not seen a mass spread of any flu virus. With normal flu season in its waning weeks, the university is in continual communication with county health officials to determine the severity of any outbreak.

Operating with the support of the Coconino County Health Department, the university is treating the probable swine flu in a manner similar to seasonal flu. Masks are being provided to anyone showing flu-like symptoms to help minimize the spread of the disease.

Residence Life and Dining Services have taken additional precautions with cleaning and disinfecting residence halls and public dining areas.

See nau.edu/flu for the latest updates.


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