In view of the recent spread of the swine flu virus, the City of Charlottesville released a statement yesterday that there have been no reported cases of the virus in the Commonwealth.
As of this morning, 20 cases were reported in five states: California, New York, Ohio, Kansas and Texas. The Virginia Department of Health is asking health care providers to report any cases. For more information about the swine flu, click here.
U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection
(As of April 26, 2009 9am)
State confirmed cases
California 7 cases
Kansas 2 cases
New York City 8 cases
Ohio 1 case
Texas 2 cases
TOTAL COUNT 20 cases
Source: World Health Organization.