HSE says Ireland has no swine flu cases, while one is detected in England
The HSE has advised anyone who might be at risk to take the usual respiratory precautions in terms of covering coughs and sneezes and washing hands with soap or alcohol-based hand gels.
There are no cases of swine flu in Ireland, the HSE said on Tuesday as reports circulate of one case notified to English health authorities.
The HSE however also recommended anyone working with pigs, poultry and water fowl to get the flu vaccine for protection.
