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Swine flu school closures

June 2009

Two more Queensland state schools have closed due to H1N1 Influenza A (Human Swine Influenza).

Two more Queensland state schools have closed due to H1N1 Influenza A (Human Swine Influenza).

Two more Queensland state schools have been closed as a precaution after students at the schools were confirmed as having H1N1 Influenza A (Human Swine Influenza).

Mabel Park State High School at Logan and Chatswood Hills State School on Brisbane's southside closed today, June 15, on the advice of Queensland Health after students tested positive to Human Swine Influenza.

At this stage both schools are scheduled to reopen on June 17.

The three students who have contracted the virus - one at Mabel Park and two at Chatswood Hills - have not attended school since June 9.

Burrowes State School at Marsden was cleared by Queensland Health to reopen today, earlier than expected.

Education Queensland is working closely with Queensland Health and will continue to be guided by the advice of their medical experts in relation to any actions required by schools.

For more information about Human Swine Influenza contact 13 HEALTH or visit the Queensland Health website external page (will open in a new window)

For a list of Queensland schools that have closed due to the virus go to the Department of Education and Training website.