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UK swine flu cases now over 1,500 UK swine flu cases now over 1,500
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The number of UK swine flu cases has reached 1,582 after 110 more people in England tested positive for the virus.The number of UK swine flu cases has reached 1,582 after 110 more people in England tested positive for the virus.
The figure does not include the latest diagnosed cases in Scotland, where the virus has spread particularly fast. These will be confirmed later.The figure does not include the latest diagnosed cases in Scotland, where the virus has spread particularly fast. These will be confirmed later.
Swine flu claimed its first life outside the Americas on Sunday when a woman died in Paisley. Her premature baby died the following day.Swine flu claimed its first life outside the Americas on Sunday when a woman died in Paisley. Her premature baby died the following day.
An NHS Greater Glasgow spokesman said the baby did not die from the virus.An NHS Greater Glasgow spokesman said the baby did not die from the virus.
Jacqui Fleming, 38, of Glasgow, had underlying health problems as well as the virus, and died two weeks after giving birth.Jacqui Fleming, 38, of Glasgow, had underlying health problems as well as the virus, and died two weeks after giving birth.
'Beautiful son''Beautiful son'
Her baby, named Jack, died in hospital in Paisley, Renfrewshire, on Monday night.Her baby, named Jack, died in hospital in Paisley, Renfrewshire, on Monday night.
In a statement, Ms Fleming's partner, William McCann, said: "My beautiful son was born on 1 June 2009, 11 weeks early.In a statement, Ms Fleming's partner, William McCann, said: "My beautiful son was born on 1 June 2009, 11 weeks early.
"He suffered from a number of complications and despite his brave fight he passed away at the Special Care Baby Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley."He suffered from a number of complications and despite his brave fight he passed away at the Special Care Baby Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.
"Coming so soon after the death of his mum, this is an extremely distressing and difficult time for our family and I would ask the media to respect our privacy as we try to cope with the loss of Jacqueline and Jack.""Coming so soon after the death of his mum, this is an extremely distressing and difficult time for our family and I would ask the media to respect our privacy as we try to cope with the loss of Jacqueline and Jack."
'Pandemic''Pandemic'
Last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) held an emergency meeting at which it declared a global flu pandemic, the first in 40 years.Last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) held an emergency meeting at which it declared a global flu pandemic, the first in 40 years.
A pandemic is declared on geographical terms as the virus spreads, but it does not mean that it is causing more severe illness or a greater number of deaths.A pandemic is declared on geographical terms as the virus spreads, but it does not mean that it is causing more severe illness or a greater number of deaths.
The swine flu (H1N1) virus has now spread to 76 countries after it was first detected in Mexico in April.The swine flu (H1N1) virus has now spread to 76 countries after it was first detected in Mexico in April.
Young working-age adults have been the most likely to contract the virus.Young working-age adults have been the most likely to contract the virus.
The government has been stockpiling antiviral drugs, such as Tamiflu, and has ordered supplies of vaccine. The first doses could be administered in October.The government has been stockpiling antiviral drugs, such as Tamiflu, and has ordered supplies of vaccine. The first doses could be administered in October.
Anyone suffering from flu-like symptoms is advised to seek medical attention and stay at home.Anyone suffering from flu-like symptoms is advised to seek medical attention and stay at home.