Grand Valley officials monitor swine flu outbreak

ALLENDALE, Mich. — Officials at Grand Valley State University are closely monitoring developments regarding the swine flu in Mexico and the U.S. and keeping in contact with officials from the Ottawa County Health Department.

Faculty-led study abroad trips to Mexico have been canceled and Padnos International Center staff members have asked students and faculty members who are currently in Mexico to return home. The PIC Web site, www.gvsu.edu/pic   has more information on travel advisories in Mexico.

Students, faculty and staff members are asked to stay informed about swine flu outbreaks, its symptoms and to take precautions to stay healthy. More information about the outbreak can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site, www.cdc.gov/flu/swine   and on Grand Valley’s emergency preparedness site, www.gvsu.edu/emergency