12 College of Charleston students have Swine Flu

The College of Charleston has issued a press release reporting that 12 students have tested positive for the H1N1 virus.

Students that have the virus are being asked to go home and stay there until symptom free.

You can learn more in the full release.

This is the first significant sighting of the virus in Charleston, and it's a sure sign that the N1H1 virus is going to be a real addition to the normal flu rotation.

Here's a link to a C of C page loaded with useful info about the virus. S.C. DHEC also has useful info.

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