Fifth swine flu victim dies in Ireland

The Department of Health and Children and the HSE has today announced that there has been one further death from swine flu.

One adult male from the east of the country passed away yesterday.

The patient had an underlying medical condition. No further details will be made available by either the Department of Health & Children or the HSE.

Mary Harney TD, Minister for Health and Children, the Department of Health & Children and the Health Service Executive have offered their sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased.