Oklahoma Governor Henry Comments on Confirmed Case of H1N1 Flu in State

May 05, 2009 -- Oklahoma City — Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry today made the following remarks about the confirmation of Oklahoma’s first case of H1N1 influenza.

“We expected that eventually there would be a confirmed case of H1N1 flu in Oklahoma, so this is no surprise. The confirmation of a case in the state means citizens should be cautious, but not fearful.

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"It simply means that Oklahomans should continue to take commonsense measures to avoid getting the virus, and to see a doctor if they experience flu-like symptoms. Oklahoma’s healthcare and public safety communities have the resources and personnel in place to handle any challenges posed by H1N1 flu.”

Source: Oklahoma Governor