FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIAApril 27, 2009 Department ofHealthCommonwealth News BureauRoom308, Main Capitol BuildingHarrisburg, PA 17120CONTACT: Stacy Kriedeman(717) 787-1783PENNSYLVANIA WORKING CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL PARTNERS TO CONTAIN IMPACT OF SWINEFLU Federal Health and Human Services Department declares a Public HealthEmergencyHARRISBURG - The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is working with federalofficials to contain the impact of an outbreak of swine flu in Mexico thatresulted in the declaration of a national public health emergency in theUnited States.The Department of Health is working to educate the public and health careproviders of recommended steps to prepare for potential cases of swineinfluenza in Pennsylvania."At this point we do not have any confirmed cases of swine influenza inPennsylvania, but we remain in constant communication with health officialsat all levels," said Health Secretary Everette James. "We are committed tokeeping our ...
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