First case of swine flu confirmed in Ireland

The first case of swine flu has been confirmed in this country in a person who recently returned from Mexico, health experts confirmed tonight.

First case of swine flu confirmed in Ireland
Sat, 02 May, 2009 - 22:02

The first case of swine flu has been confirmed in this country in a person who recently returned from Mexico, health experts confirmed tonight.

The country’s Chief Medical Officer said laboratory test results, previously reported as probable influenza A (H1N1), have now been confirmed.

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