State Farm Takes Precautions Against Swine Flu

WMBD/WYZZ-- Bloomington-- State Farm's corporate headquarters in Bloomington has placed traveling restrictions between other State Farm offices. State Farm made the announcement Thursday. Right now any travel from other State Farm offices to Bloomington's office is completed restricted. The insurance company has also restricted travel from Bloomington's Corporate Headquarters. If employees from Bloomington need to travel for work, it has to be for business purposes only and it has to be approved.

"We place a very high priority on the health and safety of our employees and our agents and that's the basis of this decision," State Farm spokesperson Dick Luedke said.

Luedke says the travel restrictions will be in place until the end of May but are subject to change.