Possible swine flu case detected in Roscommon

Health officials are investigating a probable case of swine flu in Roscommon.

A man presented himself at hospital on Saturday and initial tests indicate he has the virus, but a sample has been sent to the UK for confirmation.

The patient, who is believed to be from the US, has been placed in isolation and a small number of people who were in contact with him are being treated with Tamiflu.

Eleven other cases of swine flu have already been confirmed in Ireland.