Bemus Point Swine Flu Update
Schools in Bemus Point could be closed anywhere from 5 to 14 days because a student tested "probable" for swine flu..
Friday morning Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius was recommending that schools affected by swine flu be closed for 14 days.
During a briefing Friday afternoon, New York Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Daines told Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards that's not set in stone.
"That 14-day guideline may change," Daine said. "I've been in touch with (County Health Director Christine Schuyler) directly there. ... When the school's closed, we're certainly going to have it closed for five days. It gives time to work out the details on this."
The Bemus Point Central School District cancelled school today and all extracurricular activities through the weekend.
Governor David Paterson said officials should know before Monday when the schools can be re-opened.
Friday morning Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius was recommending that schools affected by swine flu be closed for 14 days.
During a briefing Friday afternoon, New York Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Daines told Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards that's not set in stone.
"That 14-day guideline may change," Daine said. "I've been in touch with (County Health Director Christine Schuyler) directly there. ... When the school's closed, we're certainly going to have it closed for five days. It gives time to work out the details on this."
The Bemus Point Central School District cancelled school today and all extracurricular activities through the weekend.
Governor David Paterson said officials should know before Monday when the schools can be re-opened.
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