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U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY CONFIRMS SUSPECTED FLU CASES
July 21, 2009 (Kings Point, Long Island, New York). Officials at the United
States Merchant Marine Academy, located at Kings Point, Long Island, New
York, have confirmed a number of suspected cases of influenza.
As of Tuesday, July 21, 2009, there have been 2 confirmed cases of Type A
influenza, while another 17 midshipmen have presented with influenza-like
symptoms. While these cases have not yet been identified by health officials
as H1N1 type virus, Academy and health officials are treating the cases as if
they were novel influenza A (H1N1 or swine flu).
Academy officials became concerned late last week when a number of
midshipmen began to exhibit flu-type symptoms. They were isolated from
the rest of the student population to prevent transmission of the virus.
Treatment has been coordinated with doctors from the North Shore-LIJ
Health System, the Academy?s health service provider. One midshipman
was hospitalized overnight and subsequently sent home. All midshipmen are
responding well to treatment.
?We are taking a number of active precautions, and following the protocols
established by the Centers for Disease Control and the Nassau County
Health Department,? reported Rear Admiral Allen Worley, the Academy?s
superintendent. ?Our primary concern is for the well-being of our
midshipmen. We are focused on their recovery, and working to mitigate
against the further spread of the illness.?
Health officials emphasize that normal flu preventive measures such as hand
washing and cough etiquette should be followed. The Academy is also
taking precautions to safeguard its faculty and staff.
The Academy is not in full session at this time. 291 freshmen members of
the Class of 2013 reported for their summer training on July 9th, with
another 225 student officers, training instructors, and summer school
students also present. An additional 275 upperclassmen will return to the
campus on July 25th, and regular classes will resume on July 29th. There are
220 midshipmen training at sea.
The United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, is
located fifteen miles from New York City. It is one of the nation's five
service academies, and is operated by the Maritime Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation. Graduates receive a United States Coast
Guard Merchant Marine license, a Bachelor of Science Degree, and are
commissioned Ensigns in the U. S. Navy Reserve.
For more information, contact: CAPT Robert Larsen
Director of Public Affairs
We had an intestinal virus spread here last year that affected 60% of the campus. Close quarters and midshipmen travelling overseas results in alot of illness at the Academy. So far I have been spared but I always fear carrying something home to my family. That sound is me knocking on wood!!!
U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY CONFIRMS SUSPECTED FLU CASES
July 21, 2009 (Kings Point, Long Island, New York). Officials at the United
States Merchant Marine Academy, located at Kings Point, Long Island, New
York, have confirmed a number of suspected cases of influenza.
As of Tuesday, July 21, 2009, there have been 2 confirmed cases of Type A
influenza, while another 17 midshipmen have presented with influenza-like
symptoms. While these cases have not yet been identified by health officials
as H1N1 type virus, Academy and health officials are treating the cases as if
they were novel influenza A (H1N1 or swine flu).
Academy officials became concerned late last week when a number of
midshipmen began to exhibit flu-type symptoms. They were isolated from
the rest of the student population to prevent transmission of the virus.
Treatment has been coordinated with doctors from the North Shore-LIJ
Health System, the Academy?s health service provider. One midshipman
was hospitalized overnight and subsequently sent home. All midshipmen are
responding well to treatment.
?We are taking a number of active precautions, and following the protocols
established by the Centers for Disease Control and the Nassau County
Health Department,? reported Rear Admiral Allen Worley, the Academy?s
superintendent. ?Our primary concern is for the well-being of our
midshipmen. We are focused on their recovery, and working to mitigate
against the further spread of the illness.?
Health officials emphasize that normal flu preventive measures such as hand
washing and cough etiquette should be followed. The Academy is also
taking precautions to safeguard its faculty and staff.
The Academy is not in full session at this time. 291 freshmen members of
the Class of 2013 reported for their summer training on July 9th, with
another 225 student officers, training instructors, and summer school
students also present. An additional 275 upperclassmen will return to the
campus on July 25th, and regular classes will resume on July 29th. There are
220 midshipmen training at sea.
The United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, is
located fifteen miles from New York City. It is one of the nation's five
service academies, and is operated by the Maritime Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation. Graduates receive a United States Coast
Guard Merchant Marine license, a Bachelor of Science Degree, and are
commissioned Ensigns in the U. S. Navy Reserve.
For more information, contact: CAPT Robert Larsen
Director of Public Affairs
We had an intestinal virus spread here last year that affected 60% of the campus. Close quarters and midshipmen travelling overseas results in alot of illness at the Academy. So far I have been spared but I always fear carrying something home to my family. That sound is me knocking on wood!!!
