Swine flu pupil shuts Eton school

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Public school Eton in Berkshire is to close after a pupil was diagnosed with swine flu, a spokesman has said.

The school in Windsor was told on Wednesday a 13-year-old boy had tested positive and it was advised by health authorities to shut until 7 June.

The school, whose former pupils include Princes William and Harry, said the boy has a "mild illness" and is recovering.

Boys due to sit examinations will be allowed to return to school "under controlled conditions".

The school's website said: "The school is currently closed for half term and had been due to re-open on Sunday.

"The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has strongly advised that the school should close in line with national guidance.

"Following discussion with the HPA the school plans to remain closed until 7 June.

"The HPA is following up pupils who have been in contact with the boy that tested positive."

It comes as the HPA announced a further 17 cases in the UK on Thursday, bringing the total to 203.