Trochet: H1N1 Crisis Exists In Sacramento Co. - Health News Story - KCRA Sacramento:
"SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento County's health officer is urging leaders to declare a state of emergency after an increase in hospitalizations of people suffering from the H1N1 flu bug.
Dr. Glennah Trochet is expected to make her case to the county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
Trochet said there has been 15 H1N1-related deaths in the county so far, including one last week.
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Trochet is seeking the declaration so officials can follow a protocol for dealing with emergencies."
"SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento County's health officer is urging leaders to declare a state of emergency after an increase in hospitalizations of people suffering from the H1N1 flu bug.
Dr. Glennah Trochet is expected to make her case to the county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
Trochet said there has been 15 H1N1-related deaths in the county so far, including one last week.
In Depth: H1N1 Flu FAQs, Symptoms, More
Trochet is seeking the declaration so officials can follow a protocol for dealing with emergencies."