Known cases in the U.S. is 20.
California 7
Kansas 2
New York City 8
Ohio 1
Texas 2
The CDC is investigating to find the source of the virus "swine influenza A". The CDC is working with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization. The CDC has activated it's Emergency Operations Center.
The CDC has identified 2 prescription drugs as being effective against this virus. They are Oseltamivir and Zanamivir. They are advising the use of these drugs to prevent infection. They are also recommending the use of facemasks in areas where the virus has been identified.
Following are some actions that can be taken and are recommended by the CDC.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
The source of this information has been taken directly from the CDC, at cdc.gov.
