A second case of the H1N1 virus, better known as swine flu, has been reported in Shasta County, according to the county Public Health Department.
A woman in Eastern Shasta County contracted the flu, but has recovered at home. The virus was confirmed as swine flu by the state Department of Public Health today.
County officials said the woman had not traveled out of the area, so contracted the swine flu here. Cases have also been confirmed in Tehama, Butte and Humboldt counties, so the virus is clearly in the North State.
Swine flu has symptoms like regular human flu, and is spread through sneezing and touching items handled by contagious people. Health officials urge anyone with flu-like symptoms to check with their health care provider and to be careful not to spread the germs.
- The Shasta Regional Community Foundation has awarded more than $110,800 in grants to organizations in Shasta, Siskiyou and Trinity counties. The money comes from The McConnell Fund. The grants, all $10,000 or less, went to 18 organizations, ranging from the Black Butte Union Elementary School District to the Redding Hockey League to Six Rivers Planned Parenthood.
- The Shasta College Youth Symphony conducts String Academy 3 on June 8-12, concluding with a free concert in the Shasta College Theatre at 7:30 p.m. June 12. Students will meet daily and learn about music theory as well as instruction on specific instruments. A minimum of 30 students must register before June 5 to make the academy possible. For more information, call 242-7730.
- Wrap-N-Pack, a mail and parcel center on Hilltop Drive, has scheduled Customer Appreciation Days for June 12-13, with refreshments, giveaways and contests. Wrap-N-Pack is owned by A News Cafe pal Craig Friedman, who has toughed out the Hilltop construction mess. For more information, call 222-6842.
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