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Swine flu couple leave hospital | |
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The first Britons confirmed to have contracted swine flu have been released from hospital after recovering. | |
Newly-wed couple Iain and Dawn Askham, from Polmont near Falkirk, were found to have the virus after returning from a trip to Mexico. | |
First Minister Alex Salmond told the Scottish Parliament there was now one "probable" case of swine flu in Glasgow and 27 suspected cases across Scotland. | |
He also revealed the Askhams had been released from Monklands Hospital. | |
A total of 41 people had now been tested and cleared for swine flu, the first minister told parliament. | |
Meanwhile, a dedicated swine flu advice line for Scotland will go live on Thursday afternoon. | Meanwhile, a dedicated swine flu advice line for Scotland will go live on Thursday afternoon. |
The line will be accessed through NHS 24 and give information about swine flu and what to do if people have concerns. | The line will be accessed through NHS 24 and give information about swine flu and what to do if people have concerns. |
Callers to the NHS 24 number - 08454 24 24 24 - will be given the option of being put straight through to a dedicated team dealing with swine flu. | Callers to the NHS 24 number - 08454 24 24 24 - will be given the option of being put straight through to a dedicated team dealing with swine flu. |
There have been a total of five confirmed cases of swine flu in the UK. |