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Google"We should all be very vigilant because we know that the virus is widespread across Tennessee," said Andrea Turner of the TDOH. "We have had one case (reported) in Dyer County. There are probably other cases in Dyer County just because we know cases are widespread throughout the state. We don't want to give a false sense of security to counties that have no reported cases."
Turner said that the TDOH has stopped reporting counties with diagnosed cases of the H1N1 virus and is concentrating instead on alerting all Tennessee residents on ways to avoid contracting the virus. She directs residents to find information on the TDOH Web site located at http://health.state.tn.us/.
"The fact remains that cases are spread across the state and they are being spread from person to person," said Turner. "There have been no deaths reported in Tennessee, but there have been deaths in the United States. Cases seem to be more serious with people with health concerns, especially asthma and respiratory-related problems. It tends to take a toll on the elderly and the very young, as well. It is very important for people to take precautions to prevent (contracting the H1N1 virus)."
Precautions listed by include:
* washing hands frequently with soap and water (if soap and water are not available, residents are encouraged to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer)
* covering the mouth and nose with a sleeve or tissue when sneezing - not the hand
* staying home when feeling ill and keeping contact with others to a minimum
Turner said symptoms of the H1N1 virus include a fever of 100.4, a sore throat, a cough or headache.
"Any of those symptoms can be indicators of the flu," said Turner, who said residents who contract the swine flu should normally stay home for seven days or longer. "(Residents with the H1N1 virus) should stay home for at least seven days. If the symptoms last longer, you should stay home until symptoms go away for at least 24 hours."
More information on the swine flu is available at http://health.state.tn.us/.
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that person was said to be from ermco. and they wont release their name ,but somebody knows. i heard it was here a month ago, by a nurse. their trying not to scare anybody. better safe than sorry. stock up on hand sanitizer. maybe mask and gloves just in case. eating at home wouldnt hurt. they might cough on your burger. i wouldnt eat at the mexican restrants.they always have new people coming and going. i heard thats where its coming from. mexico.
Really YA DON'T SAY? You better watch eating at any restaurant then.
Ya Don't Say....
Your posts never cease to amaze me. At least you finally figured out how to unlock the CAPS key.
Ya dont say, that is the swine flu.
But, just because there are Mexicans working in the resturants, doesn't mean they are the carriers. It could come from an airport, bus station, train station, or just friends and family visiting each other in different areas of the country. It seems now, that this strain of flu seems to be much like most. Annoying for the majority of the population. Mostly the very young, elderly and folks with low immunity are the ones that really have to worry.