Virginia’s health commissioner says 36 deaths in the state have been linked to the swine flu outbreak.

Virginia’s health commissioner says 36 deaths in the state have been linked to the swine flu outbreak.

RICHMOND - Virginia's health commissioner says 36 deaths in the state have been linked to the swine flu outbreak. The commissioner, Dr. Karen Remley, said Friday that about 30 percent of the deaths occurred among black Virginians, who comprise about 20 percent of the population.

RICHMOND - Virginia's health commissioner says 36 deaths in the state have been linked to the swine flu outbreak. The commissioner, Dr. Karen Remley, said Friday that about 30 percent of the deaths occurred among black Virginians, who comprise about 20 percent of the population.

A Vermont company that makes protective masks for health care workers and emergency responders has laid off 35 employees as the spread of swine flu has declined.

WILLISTON, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont company that makes protective masks for health care workers and emergency responders has laid off 35 employees as the spread of swine flu has declined.

What happened to the swine flu? The city, colleges and area hospitals were gearing up for a major outbreak last fall that never materialized. Today, it’s barely on the radar.

A new study published by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research draws a connection between the lack of paid sick days and the spread of H1N1, the so-called “swine flu” virus.

The World Health Organisation said the swine flu pandemic virus would spread again next winter in the northern hemisphere and recommended its inclusion in the regular influenza vaccine.

While the traditional flu season may be winding down, the H1N1 swine flu is still a threat.