Swine flu: Eight more cases
Eight more cases of swine flu confirmed in England following laboratory tests
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Saturday, 09, May 2009 08:19
Eight more cases of swine flu have been confirmed in England following laboratory tests by the government.
The eight cases including one London resident recently returned from Mexico and a close contact from the East Midlands.
Six children from a London school thought to have been closed this week have also come down with the virus.
"All patients are recovering at home. Close contacts of these cases are receiving antivirals as a precautionary measure," the Health Protection Agency said.
"Advice remains that individuals returning from affected areas who become unwell within seven days of their return or contacts of a confirmed or probable case of swine flu who are exhibiting symptoms should stay at home and contact their GP or NHS Direct on 0845 4647. Individuals will be assessed and, if necessary, testing and treatment will be provided."
Forty-seven cases of swine flu have now been confirmed in the country.