H1N1 swine flu is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. It was first found in people in April 2009. Swine flu has caused illness all over the world, including San Francisco.  For up-to-date information about H1N1 swine flu, please visit the Department of Public Health H1N1 swine flu website at: http://www.sfcdcp.org/swineflu.html  

Mitch Katz, MD, Director of Health, San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH), earlier announced that the California Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of 2009 H1N1 Flu in a San Francisco resident.

Mayor's Office press release - http://www.sfgov.org/site/mayor_index.asp?id=103411