Friday, May 8, 2009

DPHE Reports 38 H1N1 Cases in Colorado

The Department of Public Health and Environment announced today that there are 38 confirmed cases of H1N1 infection in the state.

The cases come from these counties: Adams (6), Arapahoe (8), Boulder (1), Denver
(7), Douglas (1), Eagle (3), Fremont (1), Garfield (4), Jefferson (5), La Plata (1), and Morgan (1).

None of the cases involved hospitalization. All of the patients are recovering from the swine flu infection.

The public may continue to get general information about H1N1 by calling CoHELP at 1-877-462-2911. CoHELP hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Recorded messages continue to be available at CoHELP 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

People also can find information by visiting DPHE's web site at http://www.cdphe.state.co.us.