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• SWINE FLU
FLORIDA - More than 100 inmates at prisons around the state have contracted swine flu since the first Florida case was confirmed in May.
A Department of Corrections spokeswoman says keeping sick inmates away from the general population will help stop outbreaks.
"We treat and segregate those who are sick. Those who may have been exposed we put movement restrictions in place so they're not going to other facilities so they could possible spread it elsewhere."
The swine flu is generally brought into the prison by guards, visitors and new inmates.
DOC officials say they'll wait for word from the Centers for Disease Control on whether to vaccinate inmates.
A Department of Corrections spokeswoman says keeping sick inmates away from the general population will help stop outbreaks.
"We treat and segregate those who are sick. Those who may have been exposed we put movement restrictions in place so they're not going to other facilities so they could possible spread it elsewhere."
The swine flu is generally brought into the prison by guards, visitors and new inmates.
DOC officials say they'll wait for word from the Centers for Disease Control on whether to vaccinate inmates.
The nation reacts as the swine flu spreads throughout the United States. Keep up to date on the latest information and what you need to do to keep your family safe.
Posted: Thursday, August 27 2009, 11:59:17 PM
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• PORTLAND WEATHER
Thursday Night: Clear and muggy. Lows 63 to 70. SW winds 5-10 mph.
Friday: Morning sun fades to increasing clouds. Rain arrives late. Not as hot. Highs 78 to 85. S winds 10-15 mph.
Friday Night: Rain, possibly heavy at times. Gusty winds along the coast (Esp. Penobscot Bay-East).
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Stocks slightly higher
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks have edged higher after reports on housing, manufacturing and jobs indicated the economy continues to grow slowly.
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IN THE NEWS: APPLE SEEKS TO CONQUER TV -- AGAIN
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- It has already changed the way people listen to music and done much to change how people use their mobile phones.
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BENTON BEARDS
BENTON, Mo. (AP) -- It will be a close shave -- and the men of Benton, Missouri, can't wait.
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