More swine flu cases confirmed in England

A further 67 patients in England were confirmed with swine flu today, bringing the UK total to 1,121, health officials said.

There have now been 691 cases confirmed in England, 420 in Scotland, seven in Northern Ireland and three in Wales, according to the Health Protection Agency.

Of the new cases announced today, 47 were in the West Midlands, where 299 people have now been affected.

Another 682 possible UK cases are under investigation.