Probable Swine Flu in North Alabama

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Two probable swine flu cases in North Alabama

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Bummer

[desertsolitaire]

A Litany in Time of Plague Adieu, farewell, earth’s bliss; This world uncertain is; Fond are life’s lustful joys; Death proves them all but toys; None from his darts can fly; I am sick, I must die. Lord, have mercy on us! Rich men, trust not in wealth, Gold cannot buy you health; Physic himself must fade. All things to end are made, The plague full swift goes by; I am sick, I must die. Lord, have mercy on us! Beauty is but a flower Which wrinkles will devour; Brightness falls from the air; Queens have died young and fair; Dust hath closed Helen’s eye. I am sick, I must die. Lord, have mercy on us! Strength stoops unto the grave, Worms feed on Hector brave; Swords may not fight with fate, Earth still holds open her gate. “Come, come!” the bells do cry. I am sick, I must die. Lord, have mercy on us! Wit with his wantonness Tasteth death’s bitterness; Hell’s executioner Hath no ears for to hear What vain art can reply. I am sick, I must die. Lord, have mercy on us! Haste, therefore, each degree, To welcome destiny; Heaven is our heritage, Earth but a player’s stage; Mount we unto the sky. I am sick, I must die. Lord, have mercy on us! —Thomas Nashe (1567-1601)

[Alas Babylon!]

Health officer: Ala. has probable swine flu cases

Associated Press - April 29, 2009 8:34 PM ET

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State Health Officer Don Williamson says two probable cases of swine flu have been reported in students at a Madison County elementary school.

Williamson said Wednesday night the cases were reported in two students at Heritage Elementary School in Madison County. Williamson said there was no indication that the children had traveled recently to Mexico.

Williamson said other children at the school were also showing symptoms of respiratory illness and said health officials were recommending that the school be closed for at least seven days.

Earlier Wednesday, Williamson said the first eight samples tested by the Alabama Department of Public Health were not positive for swine flu.

Samples that are suspected to be swine flu are being sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for final confirmation.

[P-Marlowe]

It's not the "swine" flu.

It is the H1N1 flu.

Named after Henry Waxman and Nancy Pelosi.

[FReepaholic]

Lot of Mexicans (legal and illegal) in the rural towns in North Alabama working chicken farms and processing factories etc.

[tarpit]

This is a table of first reports by state. Second column updated to reflect status, but not numbers.
Alabama	2 probable
Arizona	confirmed
California	confirmed
Connecticut	2 probable
Delaware	4 possible
Florida (Orlando / Disney	1 possible
Hawaii	possible cases
Idaho	out of 9 possible 3 were negative
Illinois	1 probable (school closed)
Indiana	1
Iowa	possible
Kansas	confirmed
Louisiana	suspected case
Maine	confirmed
Maryland	probable
Massachusetts	2 confirmed
Michigan	confirmed
Minnesota	first probable case (2 school closings)
Nebraska	probable
Nevada	confirmed
New Jersey	5 possible
New York	confirmed
North Carolina	suspect cases
Oklahoma	suspected case
Ohio	confirmed
Pennsylvania	probable
Rhode Island	1 probable
South Carolina	10 probable first story (2 probable)
South Dakota	confirmed
Texas	confirmed
Utah	possible
Wisonsin	probable

[Alas Babylon!]

Here's a link with Govenor Bob Riley (R) and State Health Officer Don Williamson's 8:30 PM Press conference on the 2 cases:

Video on right side

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I know. My parents and sister in law live up in that area. I live in Atlanta. Will be here very soon I suspect. I hear the anti virals work but need to be done early. Don't wait if you start getting sick beyond the current pollen hell.

[.cnI redruM]

The closing list for Madison County. Personally, I'm glad they acted swiftly.

First Baptist Child Dev. Ctr - Madison Closed til Monday
Gingerbread House Daycare, Huntsville Closed til Monday
Hampton Cove Christian Academy Closed til Monday
Heritage Elementary in Madison Closed for 7 school days
Hope Community Christian Daycare Closed til Monday
Huntsville Achievement School Closed til Monday
Huntsville City Schools Closed til Monday, activities canceled
Lincoln Co. United Methodist Dev. Ctr. Closed til Monday
Madison Academy Closed til Monday
Madison City Schools Closed til Monday, activities canceled
Madison County Schools Closed til Monday, activities canceled
Mayfair Child Development Center Closed til Monday
Primrose Schools All Madison Co. closed til Monday
Slaughter Road Child Dev. Ctr. Closed til Monday
Susanna Wesley Early Education Closed til Monday
Whitesburg Christian Academy Closed til Monday

[Dog Gone]

It’s the Repuhlican Flu.

Chris Matthews just hasn’t thought of that yet.

[.cnI redruM]

Mathews IS a swine. If they hadn't already ID’d case zero, I would harbor suspicions!

[PetroniusMaximus]

“It is the H1N1 flu.”

H1N1 - that spells “Hinney”.

Hinney flu.

[rlbedfor]

He is case zero for whine flu. All in DC, poloslime flu DNA sequence in a Petree dish.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Obama’s fault. He hates people in ‘Dixie’. Plain and simple. He’s gettin’ us back for all the wrongs in the world......and our depiction on Jerry Springer as being all ‘trailor trash’.......every gawd dern one of us. /s

[Skywarner]

It would be very interesting to see what the status would be sorted by State then County.

Here in New York State, more than 12 counties are now reporting suspected and/or confirmed outbreaks. 24 hours ago, I believe the only known/publicized cases were in NYC.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

He is case zero for whine flu. All in DC, poloslime flu DNA sequence in a Petree dish.
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Zero has an ACUTE case of ‘Potomac Fever’ (as do most of ‘career politicians’). The ONLY cure is term limits.....but that can pose great difficulty...as they have developed a resistance (immunity) to the American people.

[Ingtar]

1 confirmed in Nashville.

[Shadowstrike]

This is just too much.

We are two steps from Martial Law people.

[Salamander]

http://www.opednews.com/populum/diarypage.php?did=13038

Don’t forget....Hershey outsourced their chocolate production to Mexico and even built a “Hershey Museum” down there.

Who’s been handling your candy?

[weren’t we supposed to be getting “country of origin” stickers on our food?]

[mickie]

I did not know that Hershey outsourced the production of chocolate to Mexico.

Going to cancel our summer trip to Hershey Park and find another place to go. And no more 'kisses'.