http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/44019787.htmlThree probable cases of swine flu were identified in Wisconsin on Wednesday, including two in Milwaukee, prompting officials to close four city schools indefinitely as global health authorities warned that the virus could soon become a pandemic.
One adult and one child in Milwaukee are believed to have swine flu, Bevan K. Baker, the city's health commissioner, said during a news conference Wednesday.
The adult and child are not related, Mayor Tom Barrett said.
A third probable case was identified in Adams County, according to state health officials.
As of Wednesday, the state reported it has submitted 144 suspected cases for testing, 41 came out negative, 100 were pending and the three were listed as probable.
A number of children with connections to the two Milwaukee cases are exhibiting symptoms of swine flu, Baker said. Those children attend various Milwaukee Public Schools and are being monitored by health professionals, Baker said.
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Three probable swine flu cases in Wisconsin, two in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee, officials said the following schools will be closed until further notice:
• Alexander Mitchell Integrated Arts School, 1728 S. 23rd St.
• Riverside University High School, 1615 E. Locust St.
• Clement Avenue Elementary School, 3666 S. Clement Ave.
• Rogers Street Academy, 2430 W. Rogers St.
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