The University of Missouri is now seeing cases of H1N1 virus

Intro:	It's the second week of school and the University of Missouri is already seeing cases of the H1N1 virus. Lauren Stenzel has more from Jefferson City.
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Wrap: The University of Missouri-Columbia says last week's total stood at 48 reported h1n1 cases and expect that number to keep rising.

When asked for a current number of infected students university spokesman, Christian Basi said. . .

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Description: "No, and I would not dwell on that number. That's an old number, it's four days old, things are going to have changed."

The University sent out two emails Monday night to it's students and faculty discussing the H1N1 virus, and the school's chancellor encouraged anyone with flu-like symptoms to visit the health center.

The University's policy right now is to presume anyone with flu like symptoms has the h1n1 virus.

Reporting from the state capitol, I'm Lauren Stenzel.

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Intro:	University of Missouri faculty instructed to be flexible with attendance as H1N1 cases rise. Lauren Stenzel has more from Jefferson City.
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Wrap: The University of Missouri's spokesperson, Christian Basi, says it has seen a dramatic increase in the number of students visiting the health center.

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Description: "We are presuming that anyone presenting themselves with flu-like symptoms in the medical clinics probably has the H1N1 virus."

Basi says the University has a flexible emergency plan, the details of which he did not reveal.

The University has no update for the current amount of cases.

Reporting from the State Capitol, I'm Lauren Stenzel.

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Intro:	University of Missouri preparing for even more students to become infected with H1N1. Lauren Stenzel has more from Jefferson City.
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Wrap: The University of Missouri-Columbia says there were 48 reported cases of H1N1 virus as of last week, but this number has since risen.

University spokesperson, Christian Basi, explained what the University is expecting.

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Description: "We are seeing an increasing number of students, we have continued to see an increase in the number of students calling, and we expect that trend to continue for awhile."

The University sent out two emails last night to both faculty and staff about the virus, and what to do if infected.

This was the first information most students received from the University.

Reporting from the State Capitol, I'm Lauren Stenzel.

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