Swine flu cases have been reported in about 30 of Kanawha County's 72 schools. Kanawha county schools have been back in session for more than ten days now and the school administrators predict they'll have reports of swine flu in about half the schools within days.

Both school and public health workers say parents should not be unduly alarmed; they say there is no reason to panic. The health department says wash your hands, stay away from sick people, and stay home if you are sick.

Kanawha County has 28-thousand students.Flu Sweeping Though Schools in West Virginia's Most Populous County