Crist readies state tour to warn parents of swine flu
by Michael C. Bender | August 12th, 2009
Gov. Charlie Crist and state Surgeon General Ana Viamonte Ros will embark on a two-day tour of the state on Thursday to remind parents to be mindful of the H1N1 virus as their children return to school. Details of where the duo were heading was not immediately available.
“We just want to remind our fellow floridians and parents to be mindful, to utilize common sense and follow the recommendation of our surgeon general,” Crist said.
There have been 6,506 hospitalized cases of the swine flu in the United State and 436 deaths. A state Health Department spokeswoman said up-to-date state information will be available this afternoon.
Listen to Crist and Viamonte Ros take a few questions this morning.
Also, click here for the state Health Department’s collection of H1N1 info.
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