The official word on vaccines.

CDC is going to finish preparing for the seasonal flu, and develop the seed strain for the H1N1 strain. Then they will decide if they are going to ask for it to be made for the fall. They are, of course, hoping that transmission is stopped soon.

School

Maryland today kept two schools open. In each of those schools, there has been one probable case. (if you live near here and want details, look at Maryland's Health Department page). Each probable case has a two-step connection to travel to or from Mexico. This is probably the right call.

If schools are closed, they are advised to remain closed for 7 days.

I am still waiting for the complete testing of the school in New York. It may be that transmission was unusually easy in that environment, for some reason.


More information is available May 1.
Maryland has closed one school.
School closings are advised for 14 days. Cleaning of railings, buttons, phones and door handles is advised before reopening. (CDC).
The testing at St. Francis is not going to be complete. 88% of those tested were positive for the virus. Only severe cases or people with underlying risk conditions will be tested in NYC. CDC has a report on that cluster at its website under latest news.