University says NAU student negative for flu

Tests came back negative on the Northern Arizona University student who health officials originally thought was a "probable'' case of swine flu.

The Coconino County Health Department notified NAU officials Saturday that the tests from the Centers for Disease Control reveal the student did not have swine flu.

NAU's Fronske Health Center director Beth Applebee said the 19-year-old student, who originally reported flu-like symptoms on April 24, is fully recovered.

The Fronske Health Center continues to recommend that everyone practice good basic hygiene such as frequent hand washing with alcohol-based hand cleaners and covering their cough or sneeze.

Students, faculty and staff who exhibit any flu-like symptoms are encouraged to contact Fronske Health Center or their medical provider.