We are continuing to get some inquiries from parents, with the greatest concern being not about actual infection but about the risk of border closings. However, much of the news this morning is positive with the reporting of new cases appearing to slow and almost all of those infected responding well to medical treatment. There have been no known further deaths in the U.S.A. other than the one young child who contracted the virus in Mexico.
The Winchendon School remains open as are all other boarding schools and colleges that we are aware of. There had been one boarding school in New Hampshire that had closed yesterday, but they have returned to full schedule and normal classes today.
As reported on CNN, U.S. Director of Homeland Security Janet Napolitino stated that the H1N1 is proving to be similar and not more dangerous than the normal flu.
"What the epidemiologists are seeing now with this particular strain of H1N1 is that the severity of the disease, the severity of the flu -- how sick you get -- is not stronger than regular seasonal flu," she said.
In its daily update, The World Health Organization was also positive about the slowing pace of infection and reiterated its recommendation that there was no need to consider border closures or restriction on travel.
"WHO advises no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders. "
We will continue to monitor the situation closely but are pleased to see the general outlook improving.
Have a good and healthy day,
John
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