The University of Colorado today confirmed through the Boulder County Health department a second case of A(H1N1) virus in a CU-Boulder student.
The case involves a student who lives off campus. The student is self-isolating and is completing end-of-the-semester work from home.
CU medical officials say there is little public health risk from the case.
"As we have said previously, a few cases of the virus on campus does not constitute a health threat to the general population," said Dr. Pamela Talley, lead physician for the medical clinic at CU-Boulder's Wardenburg Health Center. "The two students are recovering and self-isolating, and we have taken precautions with the rest of our students on campus."
Final examinations will end on schedule on Thursday, and commencement is scheduled for Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. in Folsom Field. Hand gel and extra tissues will be available for attendees at commencement.
"There is no increased health risk for guests who might attend commencement or who are picking up their students in the residence halls over a normal flu season," said Talley. "We do advise those at risk for complications from any flu – pregnant women, people with immuno-suppression (cancer patients, diabetics) or parents who may have small children – to take precautions in large public gatherings, whether on campus or elsewhere."
Health officials also advise visitors, faculty, staff, students and CU visitors to read and practice the basic health measures outlined by the CDC at .
"This flu, again, is behaving like a seasonal flu virus," said Talley. "We're not seeing the severity that we've seen even with past seasonal viruses, so the medical risk to the general community is still not great. But people need to be vigilant regarding standard preventative measures about hand-washing, covering their faces and mouths when they sneeze or cough, and not venturing out into public places if they have a fever and a cough."