Further case of swine flu confirmed in Northern Ireland

The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has said that one more case of swine flu has been confirmed in Northern Ireland.

This brings the total number of cases here to 34.

The case is a male who is a contact of a recently confirmed case in person who returned from Mexico. He is recovering at home and is on antivirals.

Number of cases under investigation in Northern Ireland – 35

Total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland – 34

Please Note: The Department will no longer report the total number of negative cases

Notes to Editors:

• The Northern Ireland swine flu helpline number 0800 0514 142 is a freephone helpline for those who want more information about swine flu.
• The UK-wide flu information line on 0800 1 513 513 provides regularly updated advice on swine flu. This is also a freephone number.
• Further information about swine flu can be found on the DHSSPS website or nidirect.
• Daily figures in relation to swine flu are available at DHSSPS website or nidirect every afternoon (Monday – Friday). The Department will advise of any new confirmed cases at the same time each day.
• Media enquiries to the DHSSPS Press Office on 028 9052 0579. Out of office hours contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 076 9971 5440 and your call will be returned.