By Steve Gilliam , University Relations
Contact: (336) 334-5619
Posted 6-18-09
GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNCG has a second confirmed case of the H1N1 flu. A female student came to Student Health Services with flu-like symptoms on Monday, June 15; and test results received Wednesday, June 17, confirmed that she has the H1N1 virus.
The student has been treated and is isolated at home and recovering. The student lives and is employed off campus. While the two cases involving UNCG students appear to be unrelated, it is reasonable to expect that there may be additional cases in Guilford County and the UNCG community over time.
Please remember that the best protection against this flu is good personal hygiene. These practices include thorough hand washing with warm water and soap, or alcohol-based hand sanitizers; covering coughs and sneezes with a disposable tissue, or coughing or sneezing into a bent elbow or sleeve; and practicing social distancing by staying home, away from others, if sick.
UNCG is working closely with the Guilford County Public Health Department to monitor this situation. We will continue to coordinate services and resources as necessary. Rather than sending an email about each additional case, information about future cases will be posted on the UNCG home page and the Student Health Services web site.
