2 ASU students may have swine flu

TEMPE, Ariz. - Arizona State University has announced on their Web site that two students have "probable" cases of the swine flu.

ASU health officials are awaiting confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

This news comes after university health officials increased testing and surveillance of students when the new flu strain was first reported, according to the announcement.

The two students live off campus and are voluntarily isolating themselves as they recover.

Members of the ASU community who have been in close contact with the students are being contacted by university health officials to take proper precautions.

ASU says they are maintaining normal operations on its campuses because of continued evidence of the mild nature of this flu strain.

They are advising any individuals who are traveling to Mexico to defer travel to Mexico City and other affected areas until further notice.

They also urge any students, faculty and staff to self-monitor their health and contact their health provider if they experience flu symptoms.

If students are ill, they should go to any one of the health centers located on their four campuses to be checked, said the announcement.

This statement comes amid reports that the number of flu cases in Arizona has risen to 17.