Education Staycation

Despite the fact that epidemiologists have said that the swine flu isn't a drastically worse bug than the conventional flu, and notwithstanding the fact that conditions in near Maryland are not like the conditions in areas of Mexico where swine flu has claimed lives, a fifth school in Prince George's County will close on the threat of swine flu, reports ABC7. Six-hundred students plus faculty and staff will enjoy up to two weeks' recess from all academic and extracurricular activities. Swine flu has not yet been diagnosed at any PG County school. Nevertheless, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley isn't taking any chances. Declaring a statewide public health emergency, Gov. O'Malley is closing any school where a probable case of swine flu is detected. Fortunately, the flu season is rapidly coming to a close—but then again, so is the spring semester.