Swine flu hits Nova Scotia Canada

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Swine flu hits Nova Scotia

METRO HALIFAX

April 26, 2009 3:04 p.m.

Four cases of swine flu have hit Nova Scotia.

The province announced Sunday afternoon at a hastily called media conference the

cases identified affect four people in Windsor, Hants Co.

" There is no reason for the Windsor community or Nova Scotians to be overly

concerned, " said Dr. Strang, chief public health officer for the

province. " The individuals affected by this illness have all experienced mild

symptoms and are recovering. No one, at this point, has been hospitalized

because of this illness. Nonetheless, we remain vigilant and are continuing our

surveillance work in the Windsor area and across the province. "

These were the first confirmed cases of swine flu in Canada, to go along with

two in British Columbia. Strang first spoke with the provincial media about this

issue Friday, when no cases were confirmed. In both instances, Strang has

remained steadfast that in travelling to Mexico, people are advised to get a flu

shot.

The health department said it will continue its surveillance efforts across the

province, and if any additional cases arise the they'll be thoroughly

investigated.

" We took all the necessary steps to ensure we were prepared to handle any

situation, " said Dr. Strang. " We reacted quickly, and the fact that we have

identified these cases tells me that our extra efforts are working. "