We asked Concord's Health Director, Brent Reagor what was meant by "novel" in reference to this as novel H1N1 influenza. Here's what he said.
"The CDC, WHO and DPH are all referring to this H1N1 as a "novel" virus as to it's genetic lineage and the fact that it appeared outside of the usual N. Hemisphere flu season."
There -- curiosity satisfied!
"The CDC, WHO and DPH are all referring to this H1N1 as a "novel" virus as to it's genetic lineage and the fact that it appeared outside of the usual N. Hemisphere flu season."
There -- curiosity satisfied!
