H1N1 'swine' flu confirmed in Colorado

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed that Colorado has its first cases of "swine" flu and expect many more.

According to the CDPHE, two people in Colorado have been diagnosed with swine flu.

"As we expected, the virus is in Colorado," Dr. Ned Calonge, Colorado's chief medical officer, said.

Calogne said at a news conference today, the first case was a woman in her 30s from Arapahoe County who had just returned from a cruise in Mexico. She had also spent a few days in San Diego, which also has confirmed cases, therefore authorities haven't been able to pinpoint where or when she may have contracted the virus. She hasn't been hospitalized.

The second case was a man in his 40s from Douglas County who works as a baggage handler at Denver International Airport. According to CDPHE officials, the case at DIA is a reminder to be vigilant about your health in public areas.

The baggage handler was hospitalized for three days and released today.

Authorities say both people are recovering and are doing well.

"This does not change our approach to the H1N1 flue outbreak," Calogne said. "All of our planning activities are in place. We will continue to look for new cases, we have response that's in place and up and running commiserate to the severity of the illness that we're seeing."

"Additional specimens" were tested today. It isn't clear when these results will be available, according to CDPHE.

"All the stuff we've been telling you, about be prepared, take precautions, and right now it looks like it's the seasonal flu. That's the same message," Calogne said.

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