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| Wales' second case of swine flu involves a GP from Neath Port Talbot it has been revealed. | Wales' second case of swine flu involves a GP from Neath Port Talbot it has been revealed. |
| Dr Eleanor Mair Williams, 66, is believed to have contracted the illness on holiday in the USA and said she is recovering from a "mild bout of flu". | Dr Eleanor Mair Williams, 66, is believed to have contracted the illness on holiday in the USA and said she is recovering from a "mild bout of flu". |
| The National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) said her Skewen Surgery GP practice is safe for patients. | The National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) said her Skewen Surgery GP practice is safe for patients. |
| She agreed to the "exceptional decision" to be identified to reassure patients the surgery was open normally. | She agreed to the "exceptional decision" to be identified to reassure patients the surgery was open normally. |
| Dr Williams was confirmed to have swine flu on Wednesday after falling ill earlier in the week. She is believed to have caught swine flu on holiday in the USA and returned to Heathrow last weekend feeling unwell. | Dr Williams was confirmed to have swine flu on Wednesday after falling ill earlier in the week. She is believed to have caught swine flu on holiday in the USA and returned to Heathrow last weekend feeling unwell. |
| I am reassured that public health action has been taken to ensure the safety of my patients Dr Eleanor Mair Williams | I am reassured that public health action has been taken to ensure the safety of my patients Dr Eleanor Mair Williams |
| She developed symptoms while at work on Monday which led to her partner taking a sample for laboratory testing and her returning home to Swansea. | She developed symptoms while at work on Monday which led to her partner taking a sample for laboratory testing and her returning home to Swansea. |
| The NPHS has offered the doctor antiviral medicine to treat the illness and she has been advised to stay at home until she has fully recovered. | The NPHS has offered the doctor antiviral medicine to treat the illness and she has been advised to stay at home until she has fully recovered. |
| Twenty one people, including seven children, who were in close contact with Dr Williams have been contacted by the NPHS and offered antiviral medicine and advice. | Twenty one people, including seven children, who were in close contact with Dr Williams have been contacted by the NPHS and offered antiviral medicine and advice. |
| These are four staff, 15 patients who came to her surgery last Monday and two social contacts. | These are four staff, 15 patients who came to her surgery last Monday and two social contacts. |
| Officials said the doctor was fully supportive of the exceptional decision to name her over the concerns for patients staying away from GPs. | Officials said the doctor was fully supportive of the exceptional decision to name her over the concerns for patients staying away from GPs. |
| The doctor herself said: "I am reassured that public health action has been taken to ensure the safety of my patients. | The doctor herself said: "I am reassured that public health action has been taken to ensure the safety of my patients. |
| HYGIENE ADVICE Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue where possibleDispose of tissues promptly and carefullyWash hands frequently with soap and waterClean hard surfaces such as door handles regularly with a normal cleaning productHelp your children to follow hygiene adviceSource: National Public Health Service for Wales/Welsh Assembly Government | HYGIENE ADVICE Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue where possibleDispose of tissues promptly and carefullyWash hands frequently with soap and waterClean hard surfaces such as door handles regularly with a normal cleaning productHelp your children to follow hygiene adviceSource: National Public Health Service for Wales/Welsh Assembly Government |
| "I am recovering from a mild bout of flu and will only return to work when I am completely well and have completed the five days of treatment." | "I am recovering from a mild bout of flu and will only return to work when I am completely well and have completed the five days of treatment." |
| Dr Jorg Hoffmann, consultant in communicable disease control for the NPHS, said: "All necessary action has been taken to make sure it is safe to visit the Skewen Surgery without risk of catching swine flu. | Dr Jorg Hoffmann, consultant in communicable disease control for the NPHS, said: "All necessary action has been taken to make sure it is safe to visit the Skewen Surgery without risk of catching swine flu. |
| "Dr Williams and other staff at the practice have worked closely with us after she was tested positive and I am grateful for their support in identifying the patients she had seen on Monday. | "Dr Williams and other staff at the practice have worked closely with us after she was tested positive and I am grateful for their support in identifying the patients she had seen on Monday. |
| Dr Hoffman added that the service continues to advise anyone with flu-like symptoms after having travelled to one of the areas affected by swine flu to stay at home and phone their GP or NHS Direct Wales . | Dr Hoffman added that the service continues to advise anyone with flu-like symptoms after having travelled to one of the areas affected by swine flu to stay at home and phone their GP or NHS Direct Wales . |
| People should not go to A&E departments or their GP surgery without ringing first, as this may risk spreading the infection, and also places undue pressure on the emergency services, he said. | People should not go to A&E departments or their GP surgery without ringing first, as this may risk spreading the infection, and also places undue pressure on the emergency services, he said. |
| A 31-year-old man from the Caerphilly local authority area was diagnosed as Wales' first case. He has now recovered. | |
| Out of 108 people investigated in Wales, 98 have been ruled out, leaving eight who have displayed mild flu-like symptoms after travel abroad. | Out of 108 people investigated in Wales, 98 have been ruled out, leaving eight who have displayed mild flu-like symptoms after travel abroad. |
| The total number of swine flu cases in the UK reached 508 after another 49 cases were confirmed on Friday. | The total number of swine flu cases in the UK reached 508 after another 49 cases were confirmed on Friday. |
| NHS Direct can be contacted on 0845 46 47 | NHS Direct can be contacted on 0845 46 47 |