BINGHAMTON, NY – The Broome County Health Department says that they received notification from the State lab in Albany this morning that all three suspect cases for swine flu are negative. The health department has no other suspect cases at this time.

“This is good news but we will remain vigilant for other possible cases as we continue our surveillance efforts in Broome County,” says Diane O’Hora, spokesperson for the Broome County Health Department.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

For more information concerning swine flu call the New York State Department of Health’s hotline at 1-800-808-1987 or visit their website at www.health.state.ny.us/. Further guidance can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/swineflu/.