Nine pupils still in hospital with bug

NINE second-level students from Naas CBS, Co Kildare remain under observation at the local hospital with mystery flu-like symptoms.

Earlier this week, 17 sixth-year students from the school were admitted to Naas Hospital, while three first-year pupils were taken to Tallaght Hospital. All had developed sore throats and high temperatures.

Yesterday a spokesperson for the Eastern Regional Health Authority said 13 of the boys had been discharged and sent home.