WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the first case of the "Swine Flu" in Janesville is at Washington elementary school.
JANESVILLE — The Janesville school district is taking steps to monitor the potential spread of the H1N1 virus. The first confirmed case was reported at Washington elementary school Thursday afternoon.
Manager of Health Services for the district, Mat Haeger, says the C.D.C. guidelines regarding control of H1N1 influenza no longer include shutting down affected schools. He says the infected student is sent home for seven days, and they're monitoring other students and staff for possible symptoms.
A letter is also going home to parents informing them of the confirmed case, and what they should do if their child becomes ill.