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01/06/2009
Fourth Swine Flu Case Confirmed
Another swine flu case has been confirmed after tests results proved positive on a man who recently returned from New York.
The man, who has not been identified, is from the south of the country and is aware of the test result.
The Department of Health's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, said the man was being treated at home and all necessary public health precautions were being taken.
This case is not believed to be connected with the three previous case's confirmed in Ireland.
Dr Holohan added: "While additional cases are anticipated, in order to help minimise numbers, the Department and the Health Service Executive would again like to remind people of the measures which can be taken to help personal protection including using and disposing of tissues and thoroughly washing hands.
"We would also ask that people who have visited an affected area and become ill with flu like symptoms make their initial contact with their GP by telephone and not present at a GP surgery or A&E unit. Further information on how to stay healthy and stop the spread of infection is available on Department of Health & Children’s website. or on the HSE's website."
The first case of swine flu was confirmed in Ireland in early May.
(DW/BMcC)
The man, who has not been identified, is from the south of the country and is aware of the test result.
The Department of Health's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, said the man was being treated at home and all necessary public health precautions were being taken.
This case is not believed to be connected with the three previous case's confirmed in Ireland.
Dr Holohan added: "While additional cases are anticipated, in order to help minimise numbers, the Department and the Health Service Executive would again like to remind people of the measures which can be taken to help personal protection including using and disposing of tissues and thoroughly washing hands.
"We would also ask that people who have visited an affected area and become ill with flu like symptoms make their initial contact with their GP by telephone and not present at a GP surgery or A&E unit. Further information on how to stay healthy and stop the spread of infection is available on Department of Health & Children’s website. or on the HSE's website."
The first case of swine flu was confirmed in Ireland in early May.
(DW/BMcC)
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