FrenchieGirl
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From BNO news http://twitter.com/breakingnews
BULLETIN -- SCOTTISH HEALTH MINISTER CONFIRMS TWO SWINE FLU CASES.
BULLETIN -- SCOTTISH HEALTH MINISTER CONFIRMS TWO SWINE FLU CASES.
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UK - 2 confirmed cases
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Re: UK - 2 confirmed cases
Swine flu: Two cases confirmed in Scotland
Two cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Scotland, the Scottish Government confirmed this evening.
More soon.
Swine flu: Two cases confirmed in Scotland
Two cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Scotland, the Scottish Government confirmed this evening.
More soon.
Re: UK - 2 confirmed cases
Searching for confirmation: From BNO Twitter
http://twitter.com/BreakingNews
Sky News reports that at least 7 people who came in contact with the confirmed cases in Scotland have developed similar symptoms.
Searching for confirmation: From BNO Twitter
http://twitter.com/BreakingNews
Sky News reports that at least 7 people who came in contact with the confirmed cases in Scotland have developed similar symptoms.
FrenchieGirl
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Re: UK - 2 confirmed cases
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/health-news/two-swine-flu-cases-confirmed-in-scotland-1674849.html
Two swine flu cases confirmed in Scotland
Press Association
Monday, 27 April 2009
Two patients in a Scotland who returned last week from a visit to Mexico were today confirmed as suffering from swine flu.
The news came after Britons were urged to postpone non-essential travel to the United States or Mexico as senior officials held emergency talks over the deadly outbreak of swine flu.
The European Union's health commissioner Andorra Vassiliou met EU foreign ministers on the subject and advised people to reassess their travel plans.
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/health-news/two-swine-flu-cases-confirmed-in-scotland-1674849.html
Two swine flu cases confirmed in Scotland
Press Association
Monday, 27 April 2009
Two patients in a Scotland who returned last week from a visit to Mexico were today confirmed as suffering from swine flu.
The news came after Britons were urged to postpone non-essential travel to the United States or Mexico as senior officials held emergency talks over the deadly outbreak of swine flu.
The European Union's health commissioner Andorra Vassiliou met EU foreign ministers on the subject and advised people to reassess their travel plans.
FrenchieGirl
Senior Moderator
Re: UK - 2 confirmed cases
Just heard details on Sky News. These two cases are a couple who went to Canc?n, M?xico. They came back last Tuesday 21st April, felt ill 3 days later and consulted on Friday 24th April. Samples were taken on Saturday 25th April. They were questioned on who they had contacts with, as they were out and about until the Saturday. The authorities drew up a list of 22 people. Of these, 7 are showing mild symptoms of a flu-like illness. The authorities are now trying to trace the contacts of the 7...
[Comments:
1. First time we heard of Canc?n as a place where you can get swine flu, therefore it must be assumed that there is silent propagation of the virus everywhere in the country, as Canc?n is pretty far from the epicentre of the illness.
2. Since it takes a whole night and a morning to fly from Canc?n to Europe, and assuming they caught it just before their departure or on the plane itself, incubation period would be 5 days.
3. Though attempting to trace all contacts is commendable, this couple must have had contacts with unknown people in shops, towns, transport and elsewhere. One would therefore assume that in their home town, there will be others that will be sick.
4. That goes also for the 7 who now have mild symmptoms. Even more so, since their symptoms were mild, they might have been out and about, gone to work or meetings.
5. Containment, as the course of action recommended by WHO, seems illusory.
End of comments]
Just heard details on Sky News. These two cases are a couple who went to Canc?n, M?xico. They came back last Tuesday 21st April, felt ill 3 days later and consulted on Friday 24th April. Samples were taken on Saturday 25th April. They were questioned on who they had contacts with, as they were out and about until the Saturday. The authorities drew up a list of 22 people. Of these, 7 are showing mild symptoms of a flu-like illness. The authorities are now trying to trace the contacts of the 7...
[Comments:
1. First time we heard of Canc?n as a place where you can get swine flu, therefore it must be assumed that there is silent propagation of the virus everywhere in the country, as Canc?n is pretty far from the epicentre of the illness.
2. Since it takes a whole night and a morning to fly from Canc?n to Europe, and assuming they caught it just before their departure or on the plane itself, incubation period would be 5 days.
3. Though attempting to trace all contacts is commendable, this couple must have had contacts with unknown people in shops, towns, transport and elsewhere. One would therefore assume that in their home town, there will be others that will be sick.
4. That goes also for the 7 who now have mild symmptoms. Even more so, since their symptoms were mild, they might have been out and about, gone to work or meetings.
5. Containment, as the course of action recommended by WHO, seems illusory.
End of comments]
Re: UK - 2 confirmed cases
http://twitter.com/breakingnews
Official says at least 14 possible swine flu cases in Scotland.
http://twitter.com/breakingnews
Official says at least 14 possible swine flu cases in Scotland.
FrenchieGirl
Senior Moderator
Re: UK - 2 confirmed cases
From Sky News:
Fears Swine Flu Couple Infected 23 Others
Breaking News4:21pm UK, Tuesday April 28, 2009
Scotland's health secretary has said nine people who came into contact with a couple who caught swine flu in Mexico are showing signs of infection.
Thomas Cook has stopped flights to Cancun
Another 14 people in Scotland with travel links to Mexico and the US are also being investigated, Nicola Sturgeon added.
The nine have developed "mild symptoms" which have not been confirmed as swine flu and are being treated with drugs at home.
The World Health Influenza centre has said "it is inevitable someone in the UK will die from swine fever".
British tour operators have cancelled flights from UK airports to Mexican holiday resorts because of swine flu fears.
Virgin Holidays has cancelled all travel to Mexico up to and including May 5 and tour operator Kuoni has also cancelled all travel until May 4.
Thomas Cook and Airtours have suspended all outbound flights to Cancun until May 5 and are making plans to fly holidaymakers home.
Thomson and First Choice Holidays have also grounded their flights to May 8.
Swine Flu: Travel Q & A
How is travel disrupted? Is travel to Mexico safe? Your travel questions answered.
Meanwhile, the couple confirmed as Britain's first cases of swine flu have been named as newlyweds [...edited...], of Polmont, near Falkirk.
The pair, who went to Mexico on honeymoon, are being treated at a hospital in Airdrie, east of Glasgow where they are said to be "recovering well".
In a statement, their families said: "They were both quite shocked that the result was positive for swine flu but are relieved that their symptoms have been very mild."
A further seven people in Wiltshire are being tested after they called their GPs and NHS Direct complaining of flu-like symptoms.
Meanwhile, Health Secretary Alan Johnson has said Britain is prepared for any serious outbreak of the virus following a meeting of the Government's Cobra emergency committee.
Swine Flu: Health Q & A
What is it? Could I catch it?
Your questions answered.
Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson told Sky News that in the event of a pandemic "well-rehearsed" plans were in place "to combat the problem".
"The aim will be to try to reduce the impact and we have measures in place to treat people with antiviral drugs that don't cure but reduce the severity of the symptoms," he said.
Dr Maureen Baker, the honorary secretary of the Royal College of General Practitioners, said flu sufferers can expect to recover within a week - even if it is swine flu.
Sir Liam added: "There will be people who will be vulnerable and we can't be complacent, but on the other hand the majority of cases of flu tend to be an illness that people recover from."
Michael O'Leary, the boss of Ryanair which does not operate flights to Mexico, played down the danger to travellers.
"It is a tragedy only for people living... in slums in Asia or Mexico, but will the honeymoon couple from Edinburgh die? No," he said.
He added that "a couple of Strepsils will do the job".
We're in the decisive moment of the crisis. The number of deaths will continue rising.
Mexico's health minister Jose Angel Cordova
The Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Mexico over the swine flu outbreak.
On its website, the FCO also said routine consular and all visa services at its embassy in Mexico City had been suspended until further notice.
The FCO revised its advice after the World Health Organisation warned countries to prepare for a full-blown pandemic.
So far, the only deaths from the outbreak have been reported in Mexico, where the death toll from the flu now stands at 152.
From Sky News:
Fears Swine Flu Couple Infected 23 Others
Breaking News4:21pm UK, Tuesday April 28, 2009
Scotland's health secretary has said nine people who came into contact with a couple who caught swine flu in Mexico are showing signs of infection.
Thomas Cook has stopped flights to Cancun
Another 14 people in Scotland with travel links to Mexico and the US are also being investigated, Nicola Sturgeon added.
The nine have developed "mild symptoms" which have not been confirmed as swine flu and are being treated with drugs at home.
The World Health Influenza centre has said "it is inevitable someone in the UK will die from swine fever".
British tour operators have cancelled flights from UK airports to Mexican holiday resorts because of swine flu fears.
Virgin Holidays has cancelled all travel to Mexico up to and including May 5 and tour operator Kuoni has also cancelled all travel until May 4.
Thomas Cook and Airtours have suspended all outbound flights to Cancun until May 5 and are making plans to fly holidaymakers home.
Thomson and First Choice Holidays have also grounded their flights to May 8.
Swine Flu: Travel Q & A
How is travel disrupted? Is travel to Mexico safe? Your travel questions answered.
Meanwhile, the couple confirmed as Britain's first cases of swine flu have been named as newlyweds [...edited...], of Polmont, near Falkirk.
The pair, who went to Mexico on honeymoon, are being treated at a hospital in Airdrie, east of Glasgow where they are said to be "recovering well".
In a statement, their families said: "They were both quite shocked that the result was positive for swine flu but are relieved that their symptoms have been very mild."
A further seven people in Wiltshire are being tested after they called their GPs and NHS Direct complaining of flu-like symptoms.
Meanwhile, Health Secretary Alan Johnson has said Britain is prepared for any serious outbreak of the virus following a meeting of the Government's Cobra emergency committee.
Swine Flu: Health Q & A
What is it? Could I catch it?
Your questions answered.
Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson told Sky News that in the event of a pandemic "well-rehearsed" plans were in place "to combat the problem".
"The aim will be to try to reduce the impact and we have measures in place to treat people with antiviral drugs that don't cure but reduce the severity of the symptoms," he said.
Dr Maureen Baker, the honorary secretary of the Royal College of General Practitioners, said flu sufferers can expect to recover within a week - even if it is swine flu.
Sir Liam added: "There will be people who will be vulnerable and we can't be complacent, but on the other hand the majority of cases of flu tend to be an illness that people recover from."
Michael O'Leary, the boss of Ryanair which does not operate flights to Mexico, played down the danger to travellers.
"It is a tragedy only for people living... in slums in Asia or Mexico, but will the honeymoon couple from Edinburgh die? No," he said.
He added that "a couple of Strepsils will do the job".
We're in the decisive moment of the crisis. The number of deaths will continue rising.
Mexico's health minister Jose Angel Cordova
The Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Mexico over the swine flu outbreak.
On its website, the FCO also said routine consular and all visa services at its embassy in Mexico City had been suspended until further notice.
The FCO revised its advice after the World Health Organisation warned countries to prepare for a full-blown pandemic.
So far, the only deaths from the outbreak have been reported in Mexico, where the death toll from the flu now stands at 152.