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More Florida counties report probable swine flu cases

The Associated Press

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 141 confirmed cases of novel influenza in the United States.

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Published: May 2, 2009

TAMPA - The number of Florida counties with probable cases of swine flu is growing.

State health officials say they are monitoring nine probable cases, in addition to the two confirmed cases in Lee and Broward counties. One of the probable cases is from Pinellas County; the others are from Orange, Indian River, Okeechobee, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.

The nine individuals suspected of having swine flu range in age from 7 to 75; five are male and four are female.

The Pinellas case involves an adult who had just visited Mexico. The patient did not require hospitalization and is recovering at home, officials said. The patient's name and address have not been released.

State Surgeon General Ana Viamonte Ros said she hopes to hear more about the probable cases today.

The confirmed cases of swine flu in Florida involve an 11-year-old boy who attends Spring Creek Elementary School in Lee County and a 17-year-old girl who attends Hallandale High School in Broward County. The girl last attended school eight days ago and has a history of traveling to Mexico.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 141 confirmed cases of novel influenza in the United States, with one death in a twenty-three month old visiting from Mexico.

Officials say a hot line set up to take questions about swine flu has received more than 700 calls. The number is 1-800-342-3557.

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