Hometown News: Swine Flu News Summary

State health officials are investigating two possible swine flu cases in Chautauqua County. This comes as tests are being done on 10-to-15 possible cases outside of New York City. Monroe County is reporting at least five possible cases. Officials say all the cases there are people in their 20's who had recently been to Mexico. All of the symptoms have been mild.

A state lab will examine the tests before sending them to the CDC in Atlanta for confirmation. State health commissioner Doctor Richard Daines says the state has adequate flu treatments, with nearly two-and-a-half million doses on hand. State officials caution residents who feel sick to stay at home.

Students at two more New York City schools are being tested for swine flu after experiencing symptoms. P.S. 177 in Queens has closed for the day as a cluster of cases are being tested there. Meantime the Ascension School on the Upper West Side is staying open, with no cases having been confirmed. Parents dropping off their kids at the Morningside Heights school this morning say they are confident in the school's judgement.

There have been 45 confirmed swine flu cases at St. Francis Prep School in Queens, which is some two miles away from P.S. 177. St. Francis Prep will be closed for the remainder of the week.