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Press Conference Clarifies Swine Flu Rumors

By: Tyler Edwards
Updated: May 1, 2009
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 The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District talked to the public this Thursday and gave some useful information about the Swine Flu.

Officials speaking on the Swine Flu, said there have been no confirmed cases of it in the Big Country, but 14 cases have been sent to a Tarrant County lab for testing.

It was stressed that the Swine Flu should be treated like any other flu, and people should not be worried. The main notion given to keep from catching the Swine Flu is to wash your hands, stay in good health and get plenty of sleep.



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