Created: 4/30/2009 10:45:01 AM 
by Brittany Benner, Capital Bureau
TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Florida's Health Secretary said 3 swine flu samples have been sent to the CDC for further testing.
Health Secretary Dr. Ana Viamonte Ros did not go into details about those samples--for confidentiality purposes--but she said the cases are from Broward, Lee and Orange Counties. She included that the three suspected cases are being kept out of the public. Until those results come back, there are no confirmed cases of swine flu in Florida.
Health officials cautioned Floridians not to panic; however, everyone is supposed to take extra hygiene precautions including washing hands frequently, covering your mouth when you cough, and staying home if you don't feel well.
Governor Charlie Crist said he would keep us abreast of any emergency orders or statewide requests for Tamaflu, the antibiotic for swine flu.
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