Thursday, May 7, 2009

DPHE Reports 25 H1N1 Cases in Colorado

The Department of Public Health and Environment reported today that there are now 25 confirmed cases of H1N1 virus in Colorado.

The infections are in the following counties: Adams (4), Arapahoe (6), Boulder (1), Denver (3), Douglas (1), Eagle (3), Fremont (1), Garfield (2) and Jefferson (4).

None of the patients in these cases were hospitalized, and all are recovering.

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 can also find information about the swine flu virus by visiting DPHE's web site at http://www.cdphe.state.co.us.