Swine Flu Tests Come Back Negative

Tools

Swine Flu Tests Come Back Negative

By Cliff Chandler

Story Created: Apr 27, 2009 at 4:46 PM CST

Story Updated: Apr 28, 2009 at 2:19 PM CST

     The South Dakota Department of Health is reporting that both suspect cases of swine flu announced earlier today have tested negative at the State Public Health Laboratory and are not swine flu.

     “We are continuing our enhanced surveillance and we’re asking providers to continue submitting influenza A samples to us,” said Secretary of Health Doneen Hollingsworth. “This is exactly how the system is supposed to work.”
     Hollingsworth emphasized that South Dakotans should continue to practice the common sense hygiene measures of its Stop It, Don’t Spread It campaign – wash hands often, cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing, and stay home when sick.
     Seasonal influenza continues in South Dakota even though it has slowed significantly in April. The department recommends that people with mild illness stay home and be on the watch for warning signs of more severe illness and the need to seek medical care. More severe symptoms that warrant medical care include difficulty breathing and discoloration of the lips.
     South Dakotans can go to http://doh.sd.gov for direct links to CDC information about the national situation as well as information about prevention, treatment, and caring for the ill at home. South Dakotans are also encouraged to visit http://www.bReadySD.com to learn about preparing emergency plans and kits for their families.

User Agreement

View comments

The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of KSFY.com. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

KSFY.com and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

I have read and agree to the terms

Hide comments

YouNews

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

On Demand

Stock Quotes

Flash Poll

Do you agree with the new recommendation that women should wait until they are 21 to get their first pap smear test?

  • Yes
  • No

AP Video