Source: Xinhua
04-27-2009 10:38
Special Report: Tech MaxLONDON, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Britain has said it is monitoring closely the spread of swine flu as three potential cases had been reportedly found in the country by Sunday.
So far, at least 86 deaths linked with the virus have been reported in Mexico, and more cases have been identified in other countries.
FIRST CASE IN EUROPE TESTS NEGATIVE
Concerns are amounting after a British Airways steward showed signs of flu-like symptoms upon arriving in London from Mexico on Saturday. The unnamed man was taken to a hospital in north London, but tests later showed he was not suffering from the virus.
However, on Sunday, concerns rose again as two people were admitted to Monklands hospital in Airdrie, Scotland, after they showed signs of flu.
"The patients have displayed mild flu-like symptoms and their current condition is not causing concern," said Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish deputy first minister and health secretary.
"Precautionary tests are being conducted on these people and results of these further tests are expected later this weekend, or early next week," she said.
