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The post-mortem of a GP who died after contracting swine flu has revealed that he died of natural causes. | The post-mortem of a GP who died after contracting swine flu has revealed that he died of natural causes. |
Dr Michael Day, 64, who was a GP from Dunstable, died on Saturday after contracting the H1N1 virus. | |
Bedfordshire Police said that as a result there would not be an inquest into his death, as it was not caused by swine flu. | Bedfordshire Police said that as a result there would not be an inquest into his death, as it was not caused by swine flu. |
A post-mortem is still due for Chloe Buckley, six, from north west London who died after contracting swine flu. | A post-mortem is still due for Chloe Buckley, six, from north west London who died after contracting swine flu. |
Dr Day, who worked at the Priory Gardens health centre in Dunstable, died on Saturday in Luton and Dunstable Hospital. | Dr Day, who worked at the Priory Gardens health centre in Dunstable, died on Saturday in Luton and Dunstable Hospital. |
Chloe, who died on Thursday at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, central London, had contracted the virus in the UK. | Chloe, who died on Thursday at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, central London, had contracted the virus in the UK. |
She attended St Catherine's School in West Drayton, north west London. | |
The school has closed early for the summer break following her death. | |
'Very distressed' | |
Her parents, Michael and Jacinta, released a statement saying they were satisfied with the medical care Chloe had received and asked to be left alone to grieve. | |
"We are obviously very distressed at the loss of our fun-loving baby girl. | |
"Nothing can replace her in our lives and we would plead with you to allow us to deal with our loss in private and without further intrusion. | |
"We are satisfied that the medical care Chloe received at all times was appropriate, and are disappointed with the stories that have been printed that suggest otherwise." |