Man treated in 'probable' first case of swine flu

HEALTH authorities last night confirmed they are dealing with the first probable case of the deadly swine flu virus here, with an Irish man in the eastern region now being treated.

Man treated in 'probable' first case of swine flu

The adult male visited his GP on the day of his return from Mexico and is currently at home, where he is being checked by medical staff at least twice a day and taking the anti- retro viral drug, Tamiflu.

Health officials said the case was probably that of the renamed Influenza H1N1 strain, and anyone the man has been in close contact with has been asked to undertake voluntary quarantine in their homes for seven days and take medication for 10.

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