OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Three new confirmed cases of swine flu have been reported in Nebraska.

The total confirmed illnesses among Nebraska residents is now 19. In addition, two residents of other states have been confirmed as cases in Nebraska.

The new cases include: a woman in her 50s from Kimball County, a boy between 5 and 18 in Madison County, and a girl 4 or younger in Platte County.

The virus can cause a fever of more than 100 degrees, body aches, coughing, a sore throat, respiratory congestion and, in some cases, vomiting and diarrhea.