Swine flu school shut

A primary school in the North has been closed after a pupil was diagnosed with swine flu.

A primary school in the North has been closed after a pupil was diagnosed with swine flu.

The primary school child and a younger sibling were confirmed with the condition after returning from a family holiday to Mexico.

They are being treated at home with antivirals and are recovering well but Saint Ronan's Primary in Newry, County Down has been closed as a precautionary measure.

There are now a total of 32 confirmed cases and 15 more under investigation in Northern Ireland.

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