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A 42-year-old man from South Gloucestershire has become the first person in England to catch swine flu without having visited Mexico.A 42-year-old man from South Gloucestershire has become the first person in England to catch swine flu without having visited Mexico.
Tests confirmed that Barry Greatorex, from Chipping Sodbury, had caught the virus. He is now being quarantined in his home with his wife and son. Tests confirmed that Barry Greatorex, from Chipping Sodbury, had caught the virus. He is now being quarantined at his home with his wife and son.
Mr Greatorex said he believed he had caught the virus from a colleague who had recently visited Mexico.Mr Greatorex said he believed he had caught the virus from a colleague who had recently visited Mexico.
He is said to be recovering well. The family was given anti-viral drugs. He was said to be recovering well. The family was given anti-viral drugs.
Mr Greatorex, his wife Fran and 13-year-old son Jamie were given Tamiflu as a precaution, health chiefs said. Mr Greatorex's wife Fran and 13-year-old son Jamie were also given Tamiflu as a precaution, health chiefs said.
An NHS spokesperson said Mr Greatorex had not had any contact with a 12-year-old girl who had also contracted swine flu in nearby Downend.An NHS spokesperson said Mr Greatorex had not had any contact with a 12-year-old girl who had also contracted swine flu in nearby Downend.
Downend School, which is attended by the girl, will be closed until 11 May and parents have been told to contact their family doctor if any child shows symptoms.Downend School, which is attended by the girl, will be closed until 11 May and parents have been told to contact their family doctor if any child shows symptoms.
Cases have been confirmed in Newcastle, Scotland, Merseyside, Devon, South Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and London.Cases have been confirmed in Newcastle, Scotland, Merseyside, Devon, South Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and London.
Symptoms of swine flu in humans appear to be similar to those produced by standard, seasonal flu.Symptoms of swine flu in humans appear to be similar to those produced by standard, seasonal flu.
The Health Protection Agency said all those in the UK who have contracted the disease appear to be suffering mild symptoms.The Health Protection Agency said all those in the UK who have contracted the disease appear to be suffering mild symptoms.