County Proclaims Local Emergency in Response to Pandemic H1N1 (swine) Flu Virus March 4, 2010 The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency in response to the pandemic H1N1 virus. The declaration followed a report from County Executive Jeff Smith and Health Officer Marty Fenstersheib regarding the current state of pandemic H1N1 and the threat to the residents of Santa Clara County. Local surveillance indicates that the H1N1 virus continues to spread through the community and has begun to increase in the last few weeks. Surveillance has shown an increased number of people with influenza-like illness coming into Emergency Departments. Some schools are experiencing increased absenteeism. The Public Health Department is preparing for the distribution of the pandemic H1N1 vaccine, as well as antivirals medications, to try to limit the spread of the virus. It will be important to stay informed. Information about prevention and control actions will be shared in a number of ways. Visit the Public Health Department’s web site atwww.sccphd.org (external link) and by the CDC atwww.pandemicflu.gov(external link)for the latest.
H1N1 Virus Update October 1, 2009
The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency in response to the pandemic H1N1 virus on Sept. 29. The World Health Organization (WHO) raised the level of the H1N1 influenza pandemic alert to Phase 6, which reflects how far the virus has spread. Based on present evidence, the overwhelming majority of patients experience mild symptoms and make a rapid and full recovery, often in the absence of any form of medical treatment.
H1N1 Virus Update June 10, 2009
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the level of the H1N1 influenza pandemic alert to Phase 6 , which reflects how far the virus has spread. At the same time, WHO announced that the intensity of the virus is considered moderate. Based on present evidence, the overwhelming majority of patients experience mild symptoms and make a rapid and full recovery, often in the absence of any form of medical treatment. Swine Flu Update May 8, 2009 There are now 11 confirmed cases and 13 probable cases in Santa Clara County for a total of 24 cases. For regular updates and tips about the swine flu, visit the Santa Clara County Public Health Department website atwww.sccphd.org (external link).
Swine flu is a serious virus infection that should be treated with caution, but the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) urges a common sense approach. For more CDC information on swine flu go to:
Swine flu is a serious virus infection that should be treated with caution, but the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) urges a common sense approach. For more CDC information on swine flu go to:
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, which reflects how far the virus has spread. Based on present evidence, the overwhelming majority of patients experience mild symptoms and make a rapid and full recovery, often in the absence of any form of medical treatment.
