Obviously, nobody likes to see the onset of what could be a major flu epidemic. Similarly, no one wants to see the start of a national panic, should people begin to throw reason out the window over the threat of the spread of swine flue. (The feds have now labeled it H1N1 flu.)
The superintendent of the Bridgewater-Raritan School District is one person among others who seems to be maintaining his cool and disseminating information to parents about what the status is in our schools.
In an April 30th email distribution, he quashed a rumor about a student at the high school contracting the virus – it didn’t happen – while letting us know that the Somerset County Health Department indicates that there are currently no reported cases in this county.
Using good judgment, he informed parents that “a 4th grade Milltown School field trip to Ellis Island” was cancelled. Too close to NYC which has a high number of swine flu cases. Also too risky because it would involve placing small kids on a public ferry.
If you’d like to see a bit more information, refer to this link at the B-R Schools website http://www.brrsd.k12.nj.us/news.cfm?story=570.
Thanks for checking in, and take care of yourselves. I’ll be recharging my spiritual batteries this weekend.
Update: Since this was posted two days ago, the Courier News reported on Sunday, May 3, that a Bernards Township girl became symptomatic. See C-N story at
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/section/NEWS0206
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