UMaine Statement Regarding H1N1 Virus
Contact: Joe Carr (207) 581-3571
UPDATED: Wednesday May 22, 11:00 a.m.
Working in conjunction with state health officials, UMaine continues to closely monitor developments related to H1N1 virus.
UMaine has a response plan for situations like this and certain steps have been taken to help assure the health and safety of the UMaine community should this virus become a threat. UMaine personnel continue to meet on a weekly basis, developing specific responses and informational materials related to seasonal activities, such as the upcoming summer camps and other on-campus activities.
State officials continue to recommend that Maine residents, including members of the UMaine community, follow these recommendations:
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you get sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to avoid infecting them.
People returning from visiting areas with confirmed swine flu, such as Mexico, Southern California, Southern Texas and more areas as added by CDC, should pay close attention to their health for seven days.
More information is online at:
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/swine-flu-2009.shtml