Three more cases of swine flu confirmed in Northern Ireland

There have been three additional cases of swine flu confirmed in Northern Ireland.

This brings the total number of cases here to twelve.

These three cases have mild symptoms and are recovering at home.  They relate to travel outside the UK and do not involve a school, workplace or other setting within the UK.

Number of cases under investigation in Northern Ireland - 9

Number of negative cases in Northern Ireland   - 140

Total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland - 12

Notes to Editors:

1. The Northern Ireland swine flu helpline number 0800 0514 142 is a freephone helpline for those who want more information about swine flu.

2. The UK-wide flu information line on 0800 1 513 513 provides regularly updated advice on swine flu. This is also a freephone number.

3. Further information about swine flu can be found at the DHSSPS website or the nidirect website.

Daily figures in relation to swine flu are available on the DHSSPS website or the nidirect website. every day (Monday – Friday) at 2pm. The Department will advise of any new confirmed cases at the same time each day.

4. 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.