Swine flu

Jun 19 2009 Irvine Herald

SEVEN cases of Swine Flu have been laboratory confirmed in the Ayrshire and Arran region.

As the Irvine Herald went to press, Ayrshire and Arran Health Board confirmed the seven cases, as well as three who were undergoing tests.

In Scotland, there are now 414 reported cases being tested.

Health Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “I would reiterate that the risk to the general public from this virus remains low and we can all play our part in slowing the spread by following simple hygiene procedures.”