RI student being evaluated for possible swine flu

[Cool Beans]

PROVIDENCE , R.I. (AP) _ A Rhode Island high school student who visited Mexico
is being tested and monitored for a potential case of swine flu.

Gov. Don Carcieri said Wednesday that the North Kingstown High School student
presented flu-like symptoms upon returning from Mexico . He said he has directed the high school closed for the remainder of the week out of an ``abundance of caution.''

Carcieri said the student was not seriously ill, and health director David Gifford said no other students have reported being ill. He said it's just a matter of time before there's a confirmed case in Rhode Island . The state has sent test samples to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and is awaiting confirmation. Earlier today, Massachusetts officials announced that two brothers from Lowell who became sick after a trip to Mexico have tested positive for swine flu.

[Raven]

is here...but swine flu can be beaten by the body's immune system
in a percentage of those that are exposed to it.

[The Dad Fisherman]

They already have 2 cases in Lowell MA....so its here

[Adam_777]

Eek it's in my town.Not much longer before I get it now.I have 2 kids in that school.Wonder if I can turn this around and get a day off work because of it.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by Adam_777

Eek it's in my town.Not much longer before I get it now.I have 2 kids in that school.Wonder if I can turn this around and get a day off work because of it.

Deval came out today and told people outright to stay home if they are sick. He also asked employers to show leniency to employees.