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Thursday, 06 January 2011
NI swine flu rate increases
Swine Flu is on the increase in Northern Ireland
Swine flu continues to rise in Northern Ireland, according to the latest figures from the Public Health Agency.
A total of 185 people had the H1N1 virus in the last week of December.
This indicates an increase of 49 cases on the previous week.
The rates are highest in the 15-44 age group.
G.P. consultation rates also shot up by 45% from 179.5 per 100,000 population.
Meanwhile, swine flu cases have doubled in the past week in the Republic of Ireland.
The Department of Health and Children reported 5,400 cases.
26 flu patients are currently being treated in intensive care in southern hospitals...
Thursday, 06 January 2011
NI swine flu rate increases
Swine Flu is on the increase in Northern Ireland
Swine flu continues to rise in Northern Ireland, according to the latest figures from the Public Health Agency.
A total of 185 people had the H1N1 virus in the last week of December.
This indicates an increase of 49 cases on the previous week.
The rates are highest in the 15-44 age group.
G.P. consultation rates also shot up by 45% from 179.5 per 100,000 population.
Meanwhile, swine flu cases have doubled in the past week in the Republic of Ireland.
The Department of Health and Children reported 5,400 cases.
26 flu patients are currently being treated in intensive care in southern hospitals...
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