ESR tests confirm case of H1N1 in Hawke's Bay

04 May 2009

ESR tests confirm one case of Influenza A (H1N1) in Hawke’s Bay

Results of tests taken last week from the performing arts student group who had returned last Tuesday from a trip to North America has confirmed one of the group from Lindisfarne College positive for Influenza A (H1N1).

Caroline McElnay, HBDHB’s Medical Officer of Health says “Precautionary steps taken last week to identify suspect cases, isolate them and their contacts and treat with Tamiflu have been proven to be absolutely the right steps to have taken.”

Public Health Unit staff continue to monitor and manage members of the school group who are in isolation. Currently Hawke’s Bay has 4 suspect cases and 53 people in isolation.

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