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H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) – CDC Update, May 6, 2009

Atlanta, Georgia– (ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2009. The ongoing outbreak of novel influenza A (H1N1) continues to expand in the United States. CDC expects that more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths from this outbreak will occur over the coming days and weeks. CDC continues to take aggressive action to respond to[Read More…]

Influenza A(H1N1) – WHO Update, May 6, 2009

Update 5-6-09 at 6:48 p.m. with current information and statistics. Geneva, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–  As of 16:00 GMT, 6 May 2009, 23 countries have officially reported 1893 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection. Mexico has reported 942 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 29 deaths. The United States has reported 642[Read More…]

Illinois Performing Confirmatory Testing for H1N1 Flu

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2009.  Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Illinois Department of Public Health Director, today reported 82 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu (swine flu) and 40 probable cases in Illinois. This number increased significantly from yesterday’s total of nine confirmed cases in Illinois. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratories[Read More…]

Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and by Acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser Regarding the Change in CDC’s School and Child Care Closure Guidance

Atlanta, Ga.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2009.  HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Acting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Richard Besser announced new CDC guidance on closure of schools and child care facilities where there has been reported cases of the novel H1N1 flu virus. The new guidance was developed[Read More…]

AmeriCorps Week 2009 in Illinois

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2009.  The third annual AmeriCorps Week, May 9 – 16, 2009, provides the perfect opportunity for AmeriCorps members, alums, grantees, program partners, and friends to shine a spotlight on the work done by members, and to motivate more Americans to serve their communities.  Many events are planned[Read More…]

Rich Township Senior Fair 2009

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2009.  Senior Fair 2009 will take place on Friday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Rich Township Senior Center, 297 Liberty Drive in DownTown Park Forest.  The purpose of the fifth annual Senior Fair is to bring information to area seniors about[Read More…]

Car Talk: The CVT Issue and Concern

As you may know I am not a big fan of the CVT transmissions, (Continuously Variable Transmission) So, I thought I would mention it separately from my automotive review articles.   My concern is that one day all cars will be equipped with this technology.  My stance is that not[Read More…]

Relativity Resources: “Relativity Speaking, we can grow your business”

Local Business of the Week Shelia Hester-Whorton is a community activist, writer, regional director for a major tax preparation company, and home-based business owner. She is the sole-proprietor of Relativity Resources, a business development company established with over 25 years of experience in organizational training and development. Relativity Resources provides[Read More…]

48,836 Visits to eNews Park Forest in April

Commentary 48,836 – our magic number for the month of April 2009. In March, eNews Park Forest welcomed 37,626 visitors. I thought it would be nice if April reached 40,000.  We were on target for 40K midway through the month, and then our traffic simply increased.  In the end, April[Read More…]

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