Several cases of swine flu have been reported in Burlington County. Get reliable, current information about the disease by calling NJ's hotline at 1-866-321-9571, or check out the Center for Disease Control website at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/.
An update from Assemblyman Herb Conaway, MD Seventh Legislative District as of Wednesday, May 6: On Monday the Assembly’s Health and Senior Services and Homeland Security and State Preparedness committees jointly held the state’s first hearing on the H1N1 Influenza and what it means for residents of New Jersey.
The committees received testimony regarding state preparedness for the H1N1 Influenza from: Commissioner Heather Howard, NJ Department of Health and Senior Services Commissioner Lucille Davy, NJ Department of Education Director Richard Canas, NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Lieutenant Col. Jerome Hatfield, Deputy Superintendent of Homeland Security, NJ State Police Ernesto Butcher, Chief Operating Officer, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 226 confirmed cases of Swine Flu in the United States as of Monday morning. Thirty states are affected and in New Jersey, there are seven confirmed cases of Swine Flu. According to the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, all the New Jersey cases are in scattered regions throughout the state – meaning there is not a single non-family cluster.
This hearing could not have happened at a better time as a school in Hainesport Township closed due to two children with flu-like symptoms, raising the concern of possible Swine Flu infection. The testimony received during the hearing reassured the public that they are receiving the most up-to-date information and New Jerseans should feel confident that public places across the state are implementing precautionary measures to better protect the safety of all. The state representatives who testified detailed the measures being used to stop the spread of this flu and New Jersey is prepared to deal with this public health situation. The state has been recognized nationally as a leader in preparedness and has plans in place to address public health emergencies.
As a reminder, I urge all residents to take an active role in staying healthy by practicing good hygiene including washing hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes and staying home from work and school when sick. The NJ Department of Health and Senior Services has opened a 24-hour toll-free information line for the general public. The number is: 1-866-321-9571. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns at (856)461-3997 or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Sincerely, Assemblyman Herb Conaway, MD To view Assemblyman Conaway’s comments please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
