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| Contacts of swine flu man traced | Contacts of swine flu man traced |
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| Health officials have traced the "vast majority" of air passengers who were in close contact with the latest Scot infected with swine flu. | Health officials have traced the "vast majority" of air passengers who were in close contact with the latest Scot infected with swine flu. |
| The fourth confirmed case in Scotland is a man from the Ayrshire who recently returned from Texas. | The fourth confirmed case in Scotland is a man from the Ayrshire who recently returned from Texas. |
| People who travelled with him on Flybe flight BE7096 from Birmingham to Glasgow on Thursday were asked to contact the NHS. | People who travelled with him on Flybe flight BE7096 from Birmingham to Glasgow on Thursday were asked to contact the NHS. |
| Health Protection Scotland (HPS) said they may be at "low risk" of infection. | Health Protection Scotland (HPS) said they may be at "low risk" of infection. |
| An HPS spokeswoman said: "We have done our own risk assessment and have been in touch with the vast majority of close contacts on the aircraft. | An HPS spokeswoman said: "We have done our own risk assessment and have been in touch with the vast majority of close contacts on the aircraft. |
| "We would ask that other passengers come forward and contact NHS 24 so they can be risk-assessed as a precaution." | "We would ask that other passengers come forward and contact NHS 24 so they can be risk-assessed as a precaution." |
| She added that passengers currently in England or Wales should contact NHS Direct. | She added that passengers currently in England or Wales should contact NHS Direct. |
| Graeme Pacitti contracted swine flu within the UK | |
| The latest Scottish case of swine flu, officially known as the H1N1 virus, is unconnected to the three other cases, which were all linked. | The latest Scottish case of swine flu, officially known as the H1N1 virus, is unconnected to the three other cases, which were all linked. |
| Iain and Dawn Askham, from Polmont near Falkirk, became Britain's first confirmed cases on Monday 27 April after returning from their honeymoon in Mexico. | Iain and Dawn Askham, from Polmont near Falkirk, became Britain's first confirmed cases on Monday 27 April after returning from their honeymoon in Mexico. |
| The third case, Graeme Pacitti from Falkirk, was confirmed four days later. He plays football with Mr Askham and they had been out drinking together. | The third case, Graeme Pacitti from Falkirk, was confirmed four days later. He plays football with Mr Askham and they had been out drinking together. |
| A total of 18 cases have now been confirmed in the UK. | A total of 18 cases have now been confirmed in the UK. |
| A further 16 possible cases are still under investigation in Scotland. | A further 16 possible cases are still under investigation in Scotland. |
| The Scottish Government has meanwhile confirmed that Iain Askham attended a concert in Edinburgh days before he was treated for the virus. | The Scottish Government has meanwhile confirmed that Iain Askham attended a concert in Edinburgh days before he was treated for the virus. |
| He was among the crowd at the 1,500 capacity Picture House to see rock band Doves on Thursday 23 April, two days after he returned from his trip to Mexico and two days before he consulted a doctor about his flu symptoms. | He was among the crowd at the 1,500 capacity Picture House to see rock band Doves on Thursday 23 April, two days after he returned from his trip to Mexico and two days before he consulted a doctor about his flu symptoms. |
| The Scottish Government said this would not be classed as "close contact". | The Scottish Government said this would not be classed as "close contact". |
| A spokesman said: "In line with Health Protection Scotland guidance, close contacts are followed up whenever any probable or confirmed cases are identified, to offer advice and where appropriate anti-virals. | A spokesman said: "In line with Health Protection Scotland guidance, close contacts are followed up whenever any probable or confirmed cases are identified, to offer advice and where appropriate anti-virals. |
| "We are aware that Mr Askham did attend a concert on 23 April - before he was being treated - but this would not be classed as close contact. | "We are aware that Mr Askham did attend a concert on 23 April - before he was being treated - but this would not be classed as close contact. |
| "The risk of spread to others who were around him is low, and it is important to stress that the risk to public health in Scotland remains low." | "The risk of spread to others who were around him is low, and it is important to stress that the risk to public health in Scotland remains low." |
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