Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Schools and the Swine Flu

If the swine flu hits like officials predict, there could be a lot of empty class-rooms around the Province this school year. School districts have been working closely with health officials to get the latest information and what can be done to avoid picking up the virus. Dr. Cristian Muecke tells Tide News, washing your hands on a regular basis is the best defence.

Dr. Muecke adds the regular flu shot, which does not protect against the swine flu, will be available next month. The pandemic vaccine is expected to be available by December.

Children Back on the Streets

Updated Sept8/09

For the next ten months, traffic in and around Charlotte County will pick up the pace with schools back up and running. Sargeant Evan Scott, head of the Traffic Division tells Tide News, try not to get distracted by using cellphones and playing with the stereo.

Sargeant Scott adds a good policy for every driver is to always anticipate the worst. RCMP are giving fair warning the fine is doubled for those with a heavy foot in a school zone coming in anywhere between $340 to over $1200 dollars.