Region expects more cases 13 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Continued from page 1 fever and just not feeling well. A severe case of H1N1 would bring on shortness of breath and possibly pneumonia and require hospitalization. As the region's first confirmed case of H1N1 flu virus is in a student, the health department says it is working closely with school board officials to notify parents and staff at the student's school. Nosal said public health nurses will conduct 'active surveillance' of the student's school. "We will be interested in monitoring what is going on in that school over the next couple of weeks and any influenza-like illnesses at that school." Public health nurses will contact the school on a regular basis to ask about students and staff members who may be away and why. If an individual is sick and has flu-like symptoms, health department officials may decide to do follow up contact with the person or their family. This likely won't be the only case of the illness for the region, Nosal predicted. "Surveillance with the local healthcare community is continuing, so it is probable that we will receive reports of further confirmed cases in Halton in the next few days." Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, said Tuesday there were five new confirmed cases of H1N1 bringing the number of cases in Ontario to 36. All of the cases in the province so far are considered mild and the individuals are recovering at home. The Ontario cases involve 13 males and 23 females aged four to 50. About 350 (possible H1N1) lab samples are being processed daily across the province, said Nosal. Nosal reiterated the best practices to try to minimize the spread of infectious diseases. "The best way to reduce the risks of illness is through preventive actions, including frequent hand washing, covering up coughs and sneezes, and staying home if you are ill with a fever and a cough, until you are symptom free." For more information, contact Halton Region at 905-825-6000, visit www.halton.ca or go to www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/up dates/archives/hu_09/swine_flu.html). GRAND . G Starting May 4th until May 11th tarting 380 Dundas Street East, Oakville Corner of Trafalgar and Dundas by Canadian Tire COME IN AND RECEIVE $35 Credit and a FREE wireless phone car charger on any new activation 905.257.9941 Monday - Saturday Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. authorized dealer Thank You! In 2008, we are so thankful to the 459 talented and dedicated youth and adults who donated 15,098 hours and helped out at the YMCA of Oakville in our Child Care Centres, our Summer Camps, our Pools, our Wellness Centre, and so much more. You have made a difference in the lives of others. For more information about volunteering at the Y, call Tammy Smith at 905-845-5597 ext 230. 410 Rebecca Street Oakville, ON L6K 1K7 Telephone: 905-845-5597 ext 230 E-mail: tammysm@oakville.ymca.ca