Amador County - Health Officer Robert Hartmann informed the Board of Supervisors Tuesday that the only confirmed case of H1N1 influenza, or “swine flu,” in Amador County has been contained and the patient is doing well. According to Hartmann, the infected individual recently returned from Mexico and “exhibited flu like symptoms the following day.” This individual contacted Amador County Public Health the day after returning and followed specific Health Department advice, whereas “voluntary home isolation was followed ensuring minimal local contact.” Hartmann said the patient exhibited mild symptoms that are no more severe than the traditional flu. When questioned as to how sever he expected the outbreak of the this virus to become, Hartmann said “what we are seeing is a blunting of the peaks” in reference to the strong international response from health officials. He said he did not expect the outbreak of this flu to be any more problematic than traditional flues. Public Health continues to work closely with other local health services and local government. Board Chairman Ted Novelli thanked Hartmann and Amador County Public Health Director Angel LeSage, saying: “The people of Amador County can sleep safe knowing that you two are at the head of this.” Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.