H1N1 update

There are now 68 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus in northwestern Ontario.

The Ontario Ministry of Health provided an update of the spread of theswine flu virus late Friday afternoon.

In the Northwestern Health Unit's cachment area, there were 8 newcases of H1N1 reported in the past week.

There was also one new case of influenza "A".

The health officials says its unusual to see cases of the flu at this timeof the year.