Conflicting reports of Swine flu reported at DisneyWorld - The DIS Discussion Forums

traviesojmt · 04-28-2009, 10:14 AM

I just heard on Fox News that an Orlando hospital is reporting a case of swine flu. According to initial reports, a mexican tourist who has been vacationing at Disney for 2 days came to the hospital with the swine flu symptoms. I just heard it on television and I do not have any links. If anyone hears any updates, please let us know.

Kim

Here's the link: http://www.wftv.com/news/19311020/detail.html

mef78 · 04-28-2009, 10:18 AM

Yikes. I know the hype is heavy on drama, but it still scares me a bit nonetheless.

DreamnDisney · 04-28-2009, 10:19 AM

if you go to this website http://www.cdc.gov/ there is a list of confirmed cases in confirmed states..Florida is not on the list!

traviesojmt · 04-28-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamnDisney

if you go to this website http://www.cdc.gov/ there is a list of confirmed cases in confirmed states..Florida is not on the list!

I hope they are wrong, but Fox News had it as breaking news about 5 minutes ago. I hope that it turns out to be confirmed as something else. I have not found it anywhere else, but it was on TV about 5 minutes ago.

grimgrinnin · 04-28-2009, 10:22 AM

It's real:
http://www.wftv.com/news/19311020/detail.html

Toad_Passenger · 04-28-2009, 10:24 AM

I would just keep an eye on this. I'm sure they're taking precautions, but I thought it took a few days to get the test back to 100% confirm it is swine flu. Perhaps they should've used the phrase Flu-like illness, until the CDC confirms it.

DreamnDisney · 04-28-2009, 10:25 AM

OH NO!!! well I hope not..I just watched a special on FOX that Orlando International Airport is taking heavier precautions. They are yellow carding people with flu like symptoms and having them wear masks. I hope if it is a case that they can control it. I am heading down around the same time as you also!

chicagoshannon · 04-28-2009, 10:25 AM

Does anyone know the incubation period of this flu? It must be pretty long it he had been in Orlando for at least 2 days before he got sick.

Justsyd2 · 04-28-2009, 10:25 AM

I can't find any confirmation of this. Everything that I find says there are no reports at Disney.

pianoronni37 · 04-28-2009, 10:26 AM

The swine flu is just another strain of flu that travels fast... as long as you're healthy, you'll be fine. There's no reason to panic!

According to my great-aunt who works with the CDC.

And hey, while in Disney I'd rather have swine flu than norovirus!!!

traviesojmt · 04-28-2009, 10:26 AM

I found another link: http://www.wftv.com/news/19311020/detail.html

Swine Flu Case Confirmed In Orlando
Posted: 10:41 am EDT April 28, 2009
Updated: 11:04 am EDT April 28, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Eyewitness News has learned of Orlando's first confirmed case of swine flu. According to the chief medical officer for Adventist Health System, Loran Hauck, the case was diagnosed Tuesday morning.

"A case was diagnosed here in Orlando today on a tourist from Mexico who came to Disney attractions two days ago to visit," Hauck wrote in an email obtained by Eyewitness News.

No further details have been released, but Eyewitness News is working to learn specifically what days the tourist was at the parks and which park the tourist went to.

Details about the tourist, beyond being from Mexico, have not been released.

Toad_Passenger · 04-28-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagoshannon

Does anyone know the incubation period of this flu? It must be pretty long it he had been in Orlando for at least 2 days before he got sick.

I believe the CDC said incubation is about 3 days. It is relatively quick, so that's why they're telling people who've been home from Cancun, etc. for a week or so that they are probably fine.

chicagoshannon · 04-28-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toad_Passenger

I believe the CDC said incubation is about 3 days. It is relatively quick, so that's why they're telling people who've been home from Cancun, etc. for a week or so that they are probably fine.

Thanks.

PebblesMom · 04-28-2009, 10:30 AM

We are supposed to go next week!

karajeboo · 04-28-2009, 10:30 AM

Fox News is teasing with that - but last night I was at the Orange Park Mall just outside Jacksonville. I heard that the county health officials were testing here at our mall because of a confirmed case in Orlando. But it took until this morning apparently for it to be released to the media.

Yeah, and we're heading to Disney for the weekend!

04-28-2009, 10:14 AM	#1
traviesojmt DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wherever the USAF sends us, which is currently Colorado Posts: 1,129	Conflicting reports of Swine flu reported at DisneyWorld I just heard on Fox News that an Orlando hospital is reporting a case of swine flu. According to initial reports, a mexican tourist who has been vacationing at Disney for 2 days came to the hospital with the swine flu symptoms. I just heard it on television and I do not have any links. If anyone hears any updates, please let us know. Kim Here's the link: http://www.wftv.com/news/19311020/detail.html __________________ 1996 - Day Trip2000 - All-Star Sports2001 - POFQ2005 - Shades of Green/Animal Kingdom Lodge - 12 DAYS YEAH Aug 2006 - POFQ - 10 Days Feb 2007 - Pop Century - 10 daysJune 18-21, 2007 - Beach Club Resort - 1st trip without the kids.June 20-July 2, 2008 - SOGMay 26-June 6, 2009 - Beach Club/ContemporaryMay 30-June 4, 2010 - POFQ May 28-June 8, 2011 Coronado Springs*May 29-June 8, 2013 - Beach Club/Animal Kingdom Villas Last edited by traviesojmt; 04-28-2009 at 11:34 AM.*

04-28-2009, 10:18 AM	#2
mef78 How many days? Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,511	Yikes. I know the hype is heavy on drama, but it still scares me a bit nonetheless. __________________ May '02 offiste * May '03 AKL * Oct '03 CSR * May '04 POR * Oct '04 CSR * May '05 BCV * Oct '05 SSR * Dec '05 BWI * Jan '06 WL * May '06 AKL * Sept/Oct '06 PC/BCV * Dec '06 WL * Jan '07 CSR * Apr '07 BCV * June '07 BWI * Oct '07 BWV * Nov '07 WL * May '08 CSR * Sept '08 AKL * Feb '09 CR/WL * May '09 PC/YC * Sept/Oct '09 ASMo/CR * Feb '10 BC * April '10 SSR/BWI * Apr/May '10 DL Grand Calif * Sept/Oct '10 PC/BC * Dec '10 CSR

04-28-2009, 10:19 AM	#3
DreamnDisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Salem, Massachusetts Posts: 490	if you go to this website http://www.cdc.gov/ there is a list of confirmed cases in confirmed states..Florida is not on the list! __________________ July 2008-All Star Sports, June 2009-Pop Century, June 2010- Polynesian , September 2012-AKL villas

04-28-2009, 10:24 AM	#6
Toad_Passenger Wild Ride Dreamer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,749	I would just keep an eye on this. I'm sure they're taking precautions, but I thought it took a few days to get the test back to 100% confirm it is swine flu. Perhaps they should've used the phrase Flu-like illness, until the CDC confirms it. __________________ ~~It's a silly time to learn to swim when you start to drown.~~ ~~They heard me singing and they told me to stop. "Quit these pretentious things and just punch the clock."~~ ~~We all got old at breakneck speed. Slow it down, go easy on me.~~ My WDW visits: Ft. Wilderness Campground - 1986 Polynesian - 1989, 1991, 1998 Off-Site - 1995 Wilderness Lodge - 2002 (Honeymoon), 2011 PO Riverside - 2003, 2009, 2013

04-28-2009, 10:25 AM	#7
DreamnDisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Salem, Massachusetts Posts: 490	OH NO!!! well I hope not..I just watched a special on FOX that Orlando International Airport is taking heavier precautions. They are yellow carding people with flu like symptoms and having them wear masks. I hope if it is a case that they can control it. I am heading down around the same time as you also! __________________ July 2008-All Star Sports, June 2009-Pop Century, June 2010- Polynesian , September 2012-AKL villas

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04-28-2009, 10:22 AM	#5
grimgrinnin DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 976	It's real: http://www.wftv.com/news/19311020/detail.html

04-28-2009, 10:25 AM	#8
chicagoshannon DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,509	Does anyone know the incubation period of this flu? It must be pretty long it he had been in Orlando for at least 2 days before he got sick. __________________ Me 35DH 36DD 6 DS 2

04-28-2009, 10:25 AM	#9
Justsyd2 I snorted Coca-Cola out of my nose when he said that! Speaks French when no one else is around. "Why am I covered in feathers?" Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,025	I can't find any confirmation of this. Everything that I find says there are no reports at Disney. __________________ (Me) (DH) 2010 - Carnival/Paradise - Catalina Island/Ensenada and Disneyland 2009 - WDW/Caribbean Beach Resort 2007 - New Jersey/New York 2006 - Kansas City, Mo 2005 - Carnival/Fantasy - Bahamas 2003 - Big Bend National Park/Port Aransas, TX 2002 - RCC/Rhapsody - Key West/Belize/Cozumel 1998 - Disneyland - 9 times! ____________

04-28-2009, 10:26 AM	#10
pianoronni37 Building my Disney vacationer resume :) Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 613	The swine flu is just another strain of flu that travels fast... as long as you're healthy, you'll be fine. There's no reason to panic! According to my great-aunt who works with the CDC. And hey, while in Disney I'd rather have swine flu than norovirus!!! __________________ Me DH Sadie Ray Ralphie 1998 2/15-2/19: All Star Sports 1999 2/16-2/20: All Star Sports 2008 10/21-10/28: All Star Sports 2010 01/22-01/29: POR 2011 02/11-02/16: POR 2012 01/22-01/28: POR

04-28-2009, 10:26 AM	#11
traviesojmt DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wherever the USAF sends us, which is currently Colorado Posts: 1,129	I found a link I found another link: http://www.wftv.com/news/19311020/detail.html Swine Flu Case Confirmed In Orlando Posted: 10:41 am EDT April 28, 2009 Updated: 11:04 am EDT April 28, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Eyewitness News has learned of Orlando's first confirmed case of swine flu. According to the chief medical officer for Adventist Health System, Loran Hauck, the case was diagnosed Tuesday morning. "A case was diagnosed here in Orlando today on a tourist from Mexico who came to Disney attractions two days ago to visit," Hauck wrote in an email obtained by Eyewitness News. No further details have been released, but Eyewitness News is working to learn specifically what days the tourist was at the parks and which park the tourist went to. Details about the tourist, beyond being from Mexico, have not been released. __________________ 1996 - Day Trip2000 - All-Star Sports2001 - POFQ2005 - Shades of Green/Animal Kingdom Lodge - 12 DAYS YEAH Aug 2006 - POFQ - 10 Days Feb 2007 - Pop Century - 10 daysJune 18-21, 2007 - Beach Club Resort - 1st trip without the kids.June 20-July 2, 2008 - SOGMay 26-June 6, 2009 - Beach Club/ContemporaryMay 30-June 4, 2010 - POFQ May 28-June 8, 2011 Coronado Springs**May 29-June 8, 2013 - Beach Club/Animal Kingdom Villas

04-28-2009, 10:30 AM	#14
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04-28-2009, 10:30 AM	#15
karajeboo DISmom by land and by sea! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 6,577	Fox News is teasing with that - but last night I was at the Orange Park Mall just outside Jacksonville. I heard that the county health officials were testing here at our mall because of a confirmed case in Orlando. But it took until this morning apparently for it to be released to the media. Yeah, and we're heading to Disney for the weekend! __________________ Read along with my most recent TRs...The McSparklesons Sail the Magic.... Again!, April, 2012 Magic, Memories and.... MCSPARKLESONS! A Christmas Grand Gathering December, 2011 Check out my TRs: DISmoms 3! If the Tiara Fits..... May, 2011 The McSparklesons are BACK! And they are CRUISIN! March, 2011 DISmoms Round Two: Don't Axe, Don't Tell May 2010 - A joint TR with my fellow DISmoms! On the 1st Day of Christmas, Walt Disney Gave to Me...... December 2009; Belly Up at the Dolphin September, 2009 , Yes, I AM the Upgrade Queen May, 2009, DISmoms Gone WILD!!!! , May, 2009 A Joint TR with "podsnel" and "Camster0307" Upgrades, Underwear, and Upside Down Fun - a TR full of "new" adventures! , March, 2009 5/2012 DCL Dream (DISmoms 4) 3/2012 DCL Magic Western Caribbean 12/2011 BWV (Mom/Dad's 50th Anniversary) 5/2011 BWV (DISmoms Gone Wild III) DCL Magic Eastern Caribbean (First family cruise!) 5/2010 BCV (DISmoms Gone Wild Part II) 4/2010 CSR (Mother/Daughter Trip12/2009 VWL (Family Christmas Trip) 9/2009 Dolphin (Mother/Daughter Trip) 8/2009 ASSP (Mothers/Daughters Trip with Neighbors) 5/2009 AKL (DISmoms Gone Wild Trip), 5/2009 AKL (Family Trip), 3/2009 CSR (Mother/Daughter Weekend), 11/2008 CSR (Mother/Daugter Trip), 9/2008 Yacht Club (Anniversary Trip), 5/2008 POP (Grand Gathering),3/2008 POR (P&PP), 5/2006 POP (Family Trip), 5/2000 CSR (Business), 5/1998 BWI (Honeymoon), Multiple offsite adventures!

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