 |
|
|
• WBFF :: H1N1 Outbreak
FLORIDA - More than 100 inmates at prisons around the state have contracted swine flu since the first Florida case was confirmed in May.
A Department of Corrections spokeswoman says keeping sick inmates away from the general population will help stop outbreaks.
"We treat and segregate those who are sick. Those who may have been exposed we put movement restrictions in place so they're not going to other facilities so they could possible spread it elsewhere."
The swine flu is generally brought into the prison by guards, visitors and new inmates.
DOC officials say they'll wait for word from the Centers for Disease Control on whether to vaccinate inmates.
A Department of Corrections spokeswoman says keeping sick inmates away from the general population will help stop outbreaks.
"We treat and segregate those who are sick. Those who may have been exposed we put movement restrictions in place so they're not going to other facilities so they could possible spread it elsewhere."
The swine flu is generally brought into the prison by guards, visitors and new inmates.
DOC officials say they'll wait for word from the Centers for Disease Control on whether to vaccinate inmates.
The nation reacts as the swine flu spreads throughout the United States. Keep up to date on the latest information and what you need to do to keep your family safe.
Posted: Friday, August 28 2009, 12:59:17 AM
• VIDEO LIST
 |
|
|
 |
|
|
• BUSINESS NEWS
Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens
NEW YORK (AP) -- The stock market is losing ground for a third straight day as investors grow uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.
• CONSUMER INFO
P&G recalls Vicks nasal spray after bacteria found
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in some samples during routine testing. ...
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in some samples during routine testing. ...
• SCIENCE/TECH NEWS
IN THE NEWS: GOOGLE TO PROVIDE CAPTIONING FOR YOUTUBE
WASHINGTON (AP) -- "Closed captioning of this YouTube video provided by ...
• GET THIS
MYSTERIOUS DECORATIONS
HERSCHER, Ill. (AP) -- This isn't a case of breaking and entering -- more like breaking and decorating.
