More swine flu cases confirmed in county (From Stroud News and Journal)

More swine flu cases confirmed in county

1:25pm Friday 3rd July 2009

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NHS Gloucestershire has confirmed further cases of swine flu in the county today, Friday, July 3. The cases relate to adults, some of whom have returned from university, and two school pupils - one at St Lawrence Church of England Primary School in Lechlade and one at Cheltenham College.

NHS Gloucestershire is working closely with local GPs, the Health Protection Agency and Gloucestershire County Council on these cases.

The patients are in isolation and already responding well to treatment.

The affected schools are remaining open and operating as normal in line with national policy.

As with the vast majority of cases across the country, people in Gloucestershire that have been confirmed as positive for swine flu are experiencing mild symptoms.

Dr Shona Arora, director of public health for NHS Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council, said: "There are almost 7,500 cases of swine flu across the UK.

"Gloucestershire is not seeing the number of cases that other areas are, but we would expect to see our numbers continue to rise in line with the national trend.

"This does not mean that people in Gloucestershire should be unduly concerned though.

"Staff across the NHS community, and particularly GPs, are working hard to reduce the spread of swine flu."

If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms use the online flu checker at www.nhs.uk or call the Swine Flu Information Line on 0800 1 513 513.

Those with symptoms are urged to stay at home and contact their GP by telephone.

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