We Have Swine Flu! We Have Swine Flu!

The governor of Virginia gleefully shouts to reporters in the middle of the night: Hey, we have it too! Come see!

2 Virginia cases confirmed, but patients have recovered
By Michael Sluss, Roanoke Times

Richmond -- Virginia health officials have confirmed the state's first two cases of swine flu and said both of the adult patients already have recovered from their illnesses.

Both patients -- an adult male from eastern Virginia and an adult female from central Virginia -- suffered minor illnesses after traveling to Mexico, Gov. Tim Kaine told reporters Thursday night. Neither patient is a student and neither required hospitalization.

Kaine and health officials refused to provide specific information about the patients or where they live, citing privacy concerns. Kaine said both patients were aware of the swine flu outbreak in Mexico and contacted physicians after experiencing flulike [sic] symptoms.

"We appreciate the fact that they cooperated very carefully with local health authorities," Kaine said.

Kaine said the state expects to see additional cases of the virus, citing the size of the state's population, seasonal travel patterns and how easily the virus spreads. [link] [my emphasis]

First, doesn't this guy have something important to do?!

Two cases? Neither of which amounted to anything. And the governor calls a press conference?

For the love of God.