The Tyler Mountain YMCA in Cross Lanes closed it's doors Thursday after 8 reported cases of the H1N1 virus. Story by Kristen Sell CROSS LANES -- There are now 139 reported cases of Swine Flu in West Virginia. And an outbreak caused one YMCA to temporarily close it's doors. The Tyler Mountain Y in Cross Lanes shut it's doors last Thursday after the outbreak was disovered. Branch Director Jason Ashley says a parent actually discovered the problem after her childrne got sick...and immediately contacted the facility. In all, eight confirmed cases of the H1-N1 virus came from within the center -- including one staff member. Monday, the Cross Lanes Y reopened for daycamp. After heavy scrubbing and disinfecting over the weekend, the facility was able to open back up, with extra caution. Ashley says he knows how invaluable the...
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