Hometown News: Swine Flu Alert

Governor David Paterson has declared a public health emergency in New York State after eight cases of swine flu were confirmed. Paterson has activated the state's health emergency preparedness plan and has put the state on high alert to quickly identify and respond to any suspected cases of swine flu. At a Sunday news conference, Governor Paterson said a swine flu hotline received hundreds of calls in the first four hours of operation. The hotline number is 1-800-808-1987. A private school in Queens was closed for today and tomorrow after eight students test positive for swine flu.