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More Swine Flu Cases

Ohio officials say there are now 79 human cases in the state of a new swine flu strain, more than double the number reported earlier this month. Health and agriculture officials released a new figure Friday showing 79 cases statewide of the influenza strain, known for spreading from pigs to people. It's a jump from 30 in early August. The cases have been reported in 21 Ohio counties, with Butler County near Cincinnati having the most at 17. Officials say many of the cases are linked to people who have had direct contact with swine, or pigs. There are no reported deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say cases of the new strain have popped up in other states including Indiana, Pennsylvania and Illinois. 

Mike Foley joined WCBE in February 2000, coming from WUFT in Gainesville, Florida. Foley has worked in various roles, from producing news and feature stories to engineering Live From Studio A sessions. A series of music features Foley started in 2018 called Music Journeys has grown into a podcast and radio show. He also assists in developing other programs in WCBE's Podcast Experience. Foley hosts The Morning Mix, a weekday music show featuring emerging and established musicians, our Columbus-area and Ohio-based talent, and additional artists that inspire him.