Volusia County health officials react to swine flu outbreak

DELAND -- The outbreak of swine flu in New York City and the potential for a nationwide pandemic caught the attention of Volusia County officials this afternoon.

"The Volusia County Health Department has been monitoring this situation over the weekend,"said Dr. Thomas Coleman, director of the Volusia County Health Department, in a statement released Sunday. "Our senior leaders and public health preparedness team will meet on Monday to assess this situation and plan accordingly."

There are reportedly 20 such cases in New York City.