H1N1 Virus in Clinton County

The Clinton County Health Department sent out a press release saying a child in the county tested positive for the H1N1 virus, also referred to as swine flu. According to the press release, the child has an underlying medical condition, but is recovering.

Clinton County officials say the child recently traveled to a part of New York State where other H1N1 cases were confirmed. And, according to the press release “appropriate steps are being taken to identify close contacts to monitor for illness.”

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