Sign in

Pregnant teenager dies after contracting swine flu

A PREGNANT teenage girl has died after contracting swine flu, it was confirmed yesterday.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2009 - 01:00

Karl Mansfield

The 17-year-old, who was from the Borders, died “in the last 24 hours”, a spokesman for the Scottish Government said.

Due to the sudden nature of this death, a report has been sent to the procurator fiscal, the spokesman added.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

WHATSAPP

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more courts articles

judge gavel on a blue wooden background

Man broke into takeaway three times in five days during 'bizarre' burglary spree

Criminal Courts of Justice opening Dublin

Criminal legal aid panel lawyers rise to 825 ahead of contentious €455 'one accused, one fee' payment

Pregnant teenager dies after contracting swine flu

UK government welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Troubles legacy legislation

More in this section

Climate COP31 Guterres

Departing UN chief warns of ‘moment of truth’ in efforts to curb global warming

Japan Earthquake

At least 22 hurt as strong quake hits central Japan

Poland Shooting

Six dead after mass shooting in Krakow with three more victims found at suspect’s home

Courts Place: PREGNANT Place: Scotland Person: Health Secretary Person: Nicola Sturgeon Person: Sturgeon Organisation: Scottish government Organisation: Health Protection Scotland Organisation: HPs

<p>President Donald Trump talks with UFC president and CEO Dana White. Picture: Mark Schiefelbein/AP</p>

UFC boss Dana White to meet Donald Trump over press secretary job offer

IE_logo_newsletters

Check out our diverse library of newsletters and get the best of the Irish Examiner delivered straight to your inbox

© Examiner Echo Group Limited