H1N1 Influenza (Flu)
Update June 23
With the confirmation of a case of H1N1 in San Angelo, members of the ASU and San Angelo communities are urged to take precautions to limit the potential spread of this flu virus. Updates are available through the City of San Angelo Web site.
Update May 12
Angelo State University is pleased to confirm that commencement exercises for our graduates will be held as planned on Saturday, May 16.
Since the H1N1 Influenza outbreak began, university officials have been working with state and local agencies to ensure that we are taking proper precautions to protect the ASU community and visitors to our campus.
In order to create a safer and more comfortable atmosphere at the graduation ceremonies, hand sanitizer will be available to attendees. Additionally, we ask that all participants and guests follow the basic health guidelines outlined by the Health Department.
We congratulate all of our graduates and look forward to welcoming their families and friends to our campus as we celebrate commencement.
Update April 30
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially changed all references to the current influenza outbreak to H1N1, and the State of Texas has adopted this changed.
Angelo State University and the Texas Tech University System continue to monitor the H1N1 flu outbreak. While we are beginning to see cancellation of some events, including the UIL regional track meet set for May 1-2 at ASU, as of now the university will continue to observe normal operating hours. Finals will continue as scheduled.
You may notice some people on campus and in the community wearing masks. It is up to individual members of the Angelo State community to choose whether to wear masks in public. At this time, neither the Texas Department of State Health Services nor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending the wearing of masks for the general population. Learn more at either the TDSHS or CDC Web site.
To clarify some misinformation you may have heard, the Centers for Disease Control emphasizes that you cannot get H1N1 flu from eating pork or pork products. While the outbreak of this new influenza virus in people has its origin in H1N1, it is not spread by food. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.
For more answers to questions you may have, please see the CDC Key Facts About H1N1 Influenza.
H1N1 Flu Video
Update April 29
Gov. Perry has declared a precautionary State of Disaster, which directs that all necessary measures, both public and private, be implemented to meet the needs posed by the confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza.
The Texas Department of State Health Services has established a public call center at (888) 777-5320.
Update April 27
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
H1N1 Influenza is a respiratory disease that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza among pigs. H1N1 Influenza viruses do not normally infect humans; however, since March 2009, a number of confirmed human cases of a new strain of H1N1 Influenza virus infection in the U.S. and internationally have been identified. An investigation into these cases is ongoing. For more information see CDC Human H1N1 Influenza Investigation.
Angelo State University and Texas Tech University System officials are working very closely with federal, state and local agencies to monitor the current H1N1 Influenza outbreak. The current situation regarding the outbreak is evolving rapidly. This Web site has been created to keep the campus community updated.
