FrenchieGirl
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Updated 07h51 to 08h24
Finland confirms third case of influenza in the country
The health authorities of Finland today confirmed a new case of swine flu, the third recorded in the country since the detection of the first two in the last 12 days.
This is a man of 30 years residing in the metropolitan area of Helsinki who has mild symptoms and who was apparently infected during a recent trip to the United States.
The authorities have already entered into contact with the patient's family and friends that visited after returning to Helsinki to prevent the spread of the virus.
The other two confirmed cases of influenza in Finland are the two students who contracted the virus while traveling in Mexico. Both have recovered fully.
Despite the name, the swine flu presents no risk of infection by ingestion of pork meat and derivatives.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Updated 07h51 to 08h24
Finland confirms third case of influenza in the country
The health authorities of Finland today confirmed a new case of swine flu, the third recorded in the country since the detection of the first two in the last 12 days.
This is a man of 30 years residing in the metropolitan area of Helsinki who has mild symptoms and who was apparently infected during a recent trip to the United States.
The authorities have already entered into contact with the patient's family and friends that visited after returning to Helsinki to prevent the spread of the virus.
The other two confirmed cases of influenza in Finland are the two students who contracted the virus while traveling in Mexico. Both have recovered fully.
Despite the name, the swine flu presents no risk of infection by ingestion of pork meat and derivatives.