Swine flu in North East

By William Green on Apr 30, 09 03:32 PM

Here is the official confirmation:

A Department of Health spokesperson said: "There have been three more confirmed cases of swine flu in the UK - two inLondon and one in the North East. There are now eight confirmed cases inthe UK - six in England and two in Scotland.

"The preparations we have in place and are continuing to make will help to ensure we respond well in the event of a pandemic.

"Everyone needs to play their part to protect and prepare themselves and their families. There are simple steps that everyone can take to help prevent catching colds and flu based on good respiratory and hand hygiene.

"Always use a tissue to catch your sneezes, throw away used tissues wheregerms can linger and regularly wash your hands."

Further information: If you have flu like symptoms and are concerned, stay at home, if you cango online check your symptoms on the symptom checker on www.nhs.uk or call the swine flu information line on 0800 1 513 513. If you have taken thesesteps and are still concerned call your GP or NHS Direct.

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