Baltimore (May 6, 2009) -- The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reports 3 NEW "probable" cases of the H1N1 Flu Virus in Maryland. Cases will not be further identified to protect confidentiality. 

New ‘PROBABLE’ cases:

• 2 youth from Prince George's County
• 1 youth from Anne Arundel County

All are recovering at home - none hospitalized.  

Maryland currently has 18 PROBABLE CASES and 4 CONFIRMED CASES of H1N1 flu.  

PROBABLE CASES by county: 

• Anne Arundel County – 5*
• Baltimore County – 1 *
• Charles County - 1
• Harford County - 1
• Montgomery County - 3
• Prince Georges County – 7

*Includes one probable case tested by CDC but not lab confirmed. 

The number of CONFIRMED CASES of H1N1 Flu by county are: 

• Anne Arundel County - 1
• Baltimore County - 3