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Two new cases of swine flu have been confirmed in England, bringing the total number in the UK to 87, the Health Protection Agency has said. | Two new cases of swine flu have been confirmed in England, bringing the total number in the UK to 87, the Health Protection Agency has said. |
Both are adults, one from the south east region and the other from the east of England. | Both are adults, one from the south east region and the other from the east of England. |
The news came as the Foreign Office lifted its advice against non-essential travel to Mexico. | The news came as the Foreign Office lifted its advice against non-essential travel to Mexico. |
The UK government has signed a deal to secure up to 90 million doses of a new H1N1 flu vaccine by December. | The UK government has signed a deal to secure up to 90 million doses of a new H1N1 flu vaccine by December. |
Health Secretary Alan Johnson said the vaccine - which would provide immunity from the virus - will be available regardless of whether a pandemic is officially declared. | Health Secretary Alan Johnson said the vaccine - which would provide immunity from the virus - will be available regardless of whether a pandemic is officially declared. |
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Of the new cases, one affects a patient who has recently returned from overseas. The source of the second new infection is still being investigated. | Of the new cases, one affects a patient who has recently returned from overseas. The source of the second new infection is still being investigated. |
The HPA said there were 172 possible cases of swine flu currently under laboratory investigation in the UK. | The HPA said there were 172 possible cases of swine flu currently under laboratory investigation in the UK. |
Around the world, more than 7,500 cases of swine flu - also known as H1N1 - have been confirmed and 66 people have died. | Around the world, more than 7,500 cases of swine flu - also known as H1N1 - have been confirmed and 66 people have died. |
The Foreign Office said it was lifting its travel restrictions to Mexico because of a decline in the number of reported new cases. | The Foreign Office said it was lifting its travel restrictions to Mexico because of a decline in the number of reported new cases. |
However, it said British nationals should continue to follow local advice on precautions to avoid exposure to the virus. | However, it said British nationals should continue to follow local advice on precautions to avoid exposure to the virus. |
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