Health News
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
For questions, call the Department's hotline at 1-800-808-1987. New York City residents should call 311.
May 5, 2009
Governor Paterson Announces One New Confirmed H1N1 Case
Governor David A. Paterson today announced that specimen testing performed Monday by the New York State Department of Health's (DOH) Wadsworth Laboratories resulted in one new confirmed case of H1N1 (swine flu).
Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner
Governor Paterson asked me to coordinate a statewide response to H1N1 swine flu.
May 4, 2009
Governor Paterson Announces New York's Wadsworth Laboratories' H1N1 Testing Validated by CDC
Governor David A. Paterson announced today that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has granted New York State independent testing status for the H1N1 virus (swine flu), validating the testing conducted by the Department of Health's (DOH) Wadsworth Laboratories since April 28. With CDC validation, all cases of H1N1 tested by DOH's Wadsworth Laboratories previously reported as "probable" are now confirmed.
Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner
Governor Paterson asked me to coordinate a statewide response to H1N1 swine flu. For 10 days we have been holding daily briefings to update you on our latest activities and the most recent information concerning the outbreak.
May 3, 2009
Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner
Governor Paterson's leadership has been invaluable in this evolving H1N1 outbreak in New York. Our city and county health departments have also been on the front lines of this epidemic, tracking and investigating suspected cases. As a result, New York is leading the nation in our response to this outbreak.
May 2, 2009
Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner
Governor Paterson's leadership has been invaluable in this evolving H1N1 (swine flu) outbreak in New York. As a result, New York is leading the nation in our response to this outbreak.
May 1, 2009
Statement from Richard F. Daines, M.D., Commissioner
Since Governor Paterson put the state on high alert, State and local health officials and emergency preparedness workers have been working around the clock to respond to this H1N1 outbreak. Their efforts have enabled New York to respond swiftly to stay one step ahead of this situation.