Vernon News

Training has been reduced at the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre after lab results confirmed one cadet has come down with the swine flu.

As a result, a decision has been made to limit the intake of cadets for the rest of the summer.

Officials say this is a precautionary measure.

In a press release issued Wednesday, officials say three cadets displayed symptoms of influenza-like illness five days after camp began.

One cadet was assessed at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, but was not admitted.

Officials say he was then isolated at the base along with the other two cadets.

"Since then, a total of 27 cases with respiratory symptoms have been isolated at the centre and all are doing well," the release goes on to say.

"No cadets have been hospitalized. The parents of all cadets have been notified and were in agreement with the care provided."

The Vernon Cadet Summer Training Centre hosts about 800 cadets throughout the summer, some for two weeks, some for three weeks and about half for six weeks.

Officials say there has been no recommendation from public health officials to close the centre.