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Swine flu passes from 'person to person'

by isleofman.com 5th August 2009

Health authorities say swine flu remains under control in the Isle of Man, with no new cases so far this week.

On Friday, the 22nd case was confirmed and more tests are being carried out on suspected patients.

Most people on the Island who have had the virus have contracted it in other countries.

However, it's been confirmed there have now been some cases where it has been passed from person to person.

Director of Public Health Dr Parameswaran Kishore says it's hard to guess how swine flu will spread:

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Wednesday 5th, August 2009 06:00pm.

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