Swine flu is officially in the Commonwealth.

Virginia health officials confirmed two cases of the H1N1 virus in the state Thursday night. One patient is an adult male from eastern Virginia, and the second is an adult female from the central part of the state.

The patients are not students, according to officials. Both had traveled to Mexico, had mild illnesses, and are recovering well. Neither required hospitalization.

“Our local health districts are working in close collaboration with their community partners in monitoring developments and providing guidance,” said Virginia State Health Commissioner Dr. Karen Remley. “We remain in contact with clinicians, hospitals, and pharmacists to furnish them with up-to-the-minute care and treatment guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”

Given the state's population, seasonal travel patterns and the ease with which the flu virus is spread, Remley said there will likely be more cases.

 

 

 

Anyone who may have a fever, cough, or sore throat should stay home from work or school and see a doctor