The Baguio City council on Tuesday agreed to release an P11-million fund for its fight against the influenza A(H1N1) virus.

The city council also approved the formation of an A(H1N1) task force, which will monitor the spread of the disease and implement a renewed sanitation program for the city.

The council has also filed a resolution asking the local government to release an additional P4.5 million fund for the anti-A(H1N1) campaign.

The Department of Health on Monday declared a low-level community outbreak in Baguio, where a total of 42 people have been confirmed infected with the new influenza virus.

Reports said at least six schools in the city have suspended classes due to A(H1N1).

Among the schools were the University of Baguio, Saint Louis University, Baguio City National High School, Pines City Colleges, Baguio State University and the University of the Cordilleras. With reports from Butch Mendizabal and Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN North Luzon