July 1, 2009
SECOND DEATH IN VIRGINIA ASSOCIATED WITH H1N1 VIRUS
(RICHMOND, Va.)— A second death in Virginia associated with the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus, also called swine flu, was announced today by State Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA.
The patient was an adult male from the Arlington Health District. Although the cause of death has not been confirmed, the H1N1 virus appears to have been a factor. The patient had an underlying medical condition that put him at greater risk of complications from flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 127 deaths in the nation caused by the new virus. There have been 332 deaths in laboratory-confirmed H1N1 cases worldwide. more>>
June 29, 2009
VDH ADVISES SUMMER CAMPS ON PROTECTING AGAINST H1N1 VIRUS
(RICHMOND, Va.)—The Virginia Department of Health recommends that day and residential summer camps in the Commonwealth follow a few simple steps to protect staff and campers from outbreaks of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. more>>
June 11, 2009
PANDEMIC DECLARATION MEANS VIRGINIANS NEED TO REMAIN VIGILANT IN H1N1 RESPONSE
(RICHMOND, Va.)— Earlier today, the World Health Organization raised its influenza pandemic alert from Phase 5 to Phase 6, reporting that confirmed cases of the novel Influenza A (H1N1) virus have now been found in 74 countries. In most countries, according to the WHO, the increase in cases can be attributed to “good surveillance and testing.” more>>
June 2, 2009
FIRST DEATH IN VIRGINIA ASSOCIATED WITH H1N1 VIRUS
(RICHMOND, Va.)— The first death in Virginia associated with the new influenza A (H1N1) virus, also called swine flu, was announced today by State Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA. more>>
May 7, 2009
VDH TO POST CONFIRMED INFLUENZA A (H1N1) CASE COUNTS IN VIRGINIA ON WEB SITE
(RICHMOND, Va.) — Beginning today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will maintain counts of Influenza A (H1N1) virus cases on the VDH Web site. more>>
May 7, 2009
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES PLAYING VITAL ROLE IN H1N1 RESPONSE
(RICHMOND, Va.) – Public health nurses have been an important part of the state’s response to health emergencies including the current presence of the H1N1 influenza virus in Virginia, a point underscored today by Virginia’s Health Commissioner, Dr. Karen Remley, MD, MBA. more>>
May 6, 2009
11 CONFIRMED H1N1 A CASES IN VIRGINIA
The number of confirmed cases in Virginia of the new influenza A (H1N1), also known as “swine flu.” is now 11, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). more>>
May 4, 2009
NORFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCES PROBABLE CASE OF H1N1 INFLUENZA IN NORFOLK
(NORFOLK, Va.)—The acting Director of the Norfolk Department of Public Health, David Trump, MD, MPH, MPA, said today that the department received the laboratory report of a probable case in Norfolk of the new H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu. more>>
May 2, 2009
INFLUENZA A (H1N1) CASE CONFIRMED AT WASHINGTON AND LEE
(RICHMOND, Va.)— State Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA, announced today that one of the two probable new influenza A (H1N1) virus infections announced yesterday at Washington and Lee University in Lexington has been confirmed as influenza A (H1N1). more>>
May 1, 2009
PROBABLE NEW H1N1 FLU CASES AT WASHINGTON AND LEE
(RICHMOND, Va.)— State Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA, said today that there are two probable cases of infection with the new influenza A (H1N1) virus, also called “swine flu,” at Washington and Lee University in Lexington. more>>
April 30, 2009
VDH ANNOUNCES TWO CASES OF SWINE FLU IN VIRGINIA
(RICHMOND, Va.)—State Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA, said today that the state has received confirmation of its first two H1N1 flu cases, also called swine flu. more>>
April 24, 2009
VIRGINIA HEALTH COMMISSIONER EMPHASIZES IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATIONS
(RICHMOND, Va.)—As cases of measles, chickenpox and other vaccine-preventable diseases are reported across the country and in the Commonwealth, the Virginia Department of Health is urging residents to ensure that they and their families are vaccinated. more>>
April 21, 2009
VDH CONFIRMS MEASLES CASE IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Prince William, Fairfax County Health Districts seek to identify those who may have been exposed to measles
(RICHMOND, Va.)—The Virginia Department of Health today announced that a Prince William County resident has measles, the first confirmed case in the Commonwealth this year. more>>
April 20, 2009
METRO AREA HEALTH OFFICIALS INVESTIGATING POTENTIAL MEASLES EXPOSURES ACROSS REGION: Northern Virginia Health Departments; Montgomery County, Md., Health Department; D.C. Health Department and Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Are Working Together to Identify People Who Are At Risk.
(Washington, D.C.)--Metro Washington area health officials are mounting a coordinated campaign to identify people who may have been exposed to new measles activity in the region. Potential public exposure sites are in Arlington County, Va.; Montgomery County, Md.; and the District of Columbia. more >>
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