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NHCS is Notified of the
Confirmation of the H1N1 Influenza Virus
in Bradley Creek Elementary Student
New Hanover County Schools (NHCS)
was informed today by the New Hanover County Health Department
that the suspected case of the H1N1 Influenza Virus was
confirmed in one student from Bradley Creek Elementary School.
All NHC schools operating on the traditional calendar closed for
students yesterday, June 10, 2009. No students were at Bradley
Creek today.
Sherry Pinto, principal of Bradley Creek, notified parents about
the H1N1 confirmation this afternoon using the district's ALERT
NOW telephone calling system. Formerly, Ms. Pinto informed
parents of the suspected case before receiving this official
confirmation today. Information letters on the H1N1 Influenza
Virus were sent home with students yesterday as well.
New Hanover County Schools will continue ongoing communication
with the NHC Health Department regarding the H1N1 Influenza
Virus. Through this ongoing partnership with the public health
officials and the lead public health nurse assigned to NHCS, the
district is constantly updated on the status of the H1N1
Influenza Virus in the community and will continue to take the
recommended actions to protect students and staff. Additionally,
NHCS posts the latest public health recommendations on its
website,
www.nhcs.net
to help everyone stay informed about this issue.
For more information about the H1N1 Influenza Virus, contact the
North Carolina Care Line at 1-800-662-7030.
News/Announcements
08/03/2009
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