UPDATE: Claremont school releases statement about swine flu
Our Lady of the Assumption School, a private institution in Claremont, has released a statement regarding a possible case of swine flu.
A student and her mother, who went to Mexico this past weekend, are reportedly suffering from flu-like symptoms, according to the school news release. The student and mother have been tested for the swine flu virus, but the results of the testing are not yet available.
School officials found out about the flu late Sunday night and called the San Bernardino Health Department as well as the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Monday.
The family lives in San Bernardino County, according to the news release.
The school was advised to stay open by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and to make sure students and faculty wash their hands and cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing to avoid potential contamination, according to the news release.
Parents can take their children home from school early today and school officials are advising them to keep an eye on their children's health and report any illnesses to health officials immediately.
There will be no classes at the school Tuesday, according to the Archdiocese.
"Parents will be contacted regarding the resumption of classes, pending the outcome of the ill student's test results and further recommendations from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health," according to the news release.
Maintenance staff on the school's campus are currently cleaning the communal areas, including the school auditorium, the affected student's classroom and the rest rooms.
A student and her mother, who went to Mexico this past weekend, are reportedly suffering from flu-like symptoms, according to the school news release. The student and mother have been tested for the swine flu virus, but the results of the testing are not yet available.
School officials found out about the flu late Sunday night and called the San Bernardino Health Department as well as the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Monday.
The family lives in San Bernardino County, according to the news release.
The school was advised to stay open by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and to make sure students and faculty wash their hands and cover their mouths when coughing or sneezing to avoid potential contamination, according to the news release.
Parents can take their children home from school early today and school officials are advising them to keep an eye on their children's health and report any illnesses to health officials immediately.
There will be no classes at the school Tuesday, according to the Archdiocese.
"Parents will be contacted regarding the resumption of classes, pending the outcome of the ill student's test results and further recommendations from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health," according to the news release.
Maintenance staff on the school's campus are currently cleaning the communal areas, including the school auditorium, the affected student's classroom and the rest rooms.
Will they be cleaning out the air ducts as well since this is viral something to check into....