U of M Board of Regents meeting will include H1N1 update
University of Minnesota Regents will get an update on the school's plan to deal with the H1N1 strain of flu as their two-day board meeting begins Thursday.
University of Minnesota officials know that H1N1 has arrived on campus. 50 to 60 probable cases have been reported, but U officials are certain there are many more unreported cases among students. Health workers on campus expect a "rapid spike" in cases in coming weeks.
The U's plan is fairly simple; students with flu-like symptoms should go home. If they can't leave campus, they should stay isolated.
Surgical masks are available for students with the flu who need to leave residence halls. The U is also considering relaxing class attendance requirements if a major flu breakout occurs.
The U's board of regents will get an update on the H1N1 plan today. There will also be a panel discussion on H1N1 at the Coffman Memorial Union Theater this morning.
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