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A girl has died at Birmingham Children's Hospital after contracting swine flu.A girl has died at Birmingham Children's Hospital after contracting swine flu.
NHS West Midlands said the girl, who had other serious underlying health conditions, died on Friday evening. NHS West Midlands said the girl, who had other serious health conditions, died on Friday evening. It is not known if flu contributed to her death.
It is not known if swine flu contributed to her death, the hospital said. Her death is the third swine-flu related fatality in the UK. It was initially reported she was nine years old. The hospital later said this was not the case, but refused to give her correct age.
The other two deaths were in Scotland. There have been 1,604 confirmed swine flu cases in England since Friday. Her death is the third swine-flu related fatality in the UK.
The other two deaths were in Scotland. There have been 1,604 additional confirmed swine flu cases in England since Friday.
The total number of cases in England has reached 4,968 with the UK's total now rising to 5,937.The total number of cases in England has reached 4,968 with the UK's total now rising to 5,937.
Drug resistanceDrug resistance
The Health Protection Agency confirmed 588 new cases of swine flu in the West Midlands region on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the region to 2,104.The Health Protection Agency confirmed 588 new cases of swine flu in the West Midlands region on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the region to 2,104.
Our experience here has been that the vast majority of cases with swine flu are mild Helen Carter, NHS West MidlandsOur experience here has been that the vast majority of cases with swine flu are mild Helen Carter, NHS West Midlands
Experts have reported the first case of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu - the main drug being used to fight the pandemic.Experts have reported the first case of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu - the main drug being used to fight the pandemic.
Roche Holding AG confirmed a patient with H1N1 influenza in Denmark showed resistance to the antiviral drug.Roche Holding AG confirmed a patient with H1N1 influenza in Denmark showed resistance to the antiviral drug.
The first person to die after contracting swine flu outside North America was Jacqui Fleming, 38, of Glasgow, who died on 14 June.The first person to die after contracting swine flu outside North America was Jacqui Fleming, 38, of Glasgow, who died on 14 June.
A 73-year-old man from Paisley who had the virus was confirmed as having died on Sunday.A 73-year-old man from Paisley who had the virus was confirmed as having died on Sunday.
Six people were sent home from the Glastonbury festival over the weekend with suspected swine flu.Six people were sent home from the Glastonbury festival over the weekend with suspected swine flu.
Three or four ball boys and girls suffering from a "flu-like illness" were asked to stay away from the Wimbledon tennis tournament.Three or four ball boys and girls suffering from a "flu-like illness" were asked to stay away from the Wimbledon tennis tournament.
'Small minority' 'Hygiene procedures'
Dr Helen Carter, Consultant in Public Health, NHS West Midlands said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the patient at this very sad time.Dr Helen Carter, Consultant in Public Health, NHS West Midlands said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the patient at this very sad time.
"The family have asked for the patient's identity to be kept private and we will not be releasing any further details."The family have asked for the patient's identity to be kept private and we will not be releasing any further details.
"It is important to remember that our experience here has been that the vast majority of cases with swine flu are mild.""It is important to remember that our experience here has been that the vast majority of cases with swine flu are mild."
It was initially reported that the girl was aged nine. The hospital later said this was not the case, but refused to give her age.It was initially reported that the girl was aged nine. The hospital later said this was not the case, but refused to give her age.
A Department of Health spokesperson said the cases of swine flu found in the UK had so far been "generally mild" in most people. Health Secretary Andy Burnham said: "Tragic as today's death is, I would like to emphasise that, across England, the majority of swine flu cases have not been severe.
But she said they were proving to be "severe in a small minority of cases". "I would reiterate that the risk to the general public remains low and we can all play our part in slowing the spread of the virus by following simple hygiene procedures."
Containment phaseContainment phase
The spokesperson added: "We are continuing to work to slow the spread of the disease in the majority of the UK.
"But we are allowing a more flexible outbreak management approach in areas where more community transmission has taken place."
Last week health officials in the West Midlands and London said swine flu cases would be clinically diagnosed, rather than being confirmed by laboratory results.Last week health officials in the West Midlands and London said swine flu cases would be clinically diagnosed, rather than being confirmed by laboratory results.
The new policy means swabbing will take place only for a small number of cases to keep track of the strength of the virus.The new policy means swabbing will take place only for a small number of cases to keep track of the strength of the virus.
Doctors will also use the drug Tamiflu more selectively, targeting only people with symptoms.Doctors will also use the drug Tamiflu more selectively, targeting only people with symptoms.
Chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson stressed that many parts of the country were still in the containment phase.Chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson stressed that many parts of the country were still in the containment phase.
But he warned there could be "tens of thousands of cases" of swine flu each week by the autumn because the virus was more likely to thrive in the colder months.But he warned there could be "tens of thousands of cases" of swine flu each week by the autumn because the virus was more likely to thrive in the colder months.
Dr Hamish Meldrum, head of the British Medical Association (BMA), said on Monday the public could rely upon doctors to "step up to the mark" as swine flu spreads.Dr Hamish Meldrum, head of the British Medical Association (BMA), said on Monday the public could rely upon doctors to "step up to the mark" as swine flu spreads.
Some 366 retired GPs have joined a BMA register, saying they are willing to treat patients if the flu pandemic reaches crisis point.Some 366 retired GPs have joined a BMA register, saying they are willing to treat patients if the flu pandemic reaches crisis point.