More Bristol Uni students catch swine flu
Seven more Bristol University students have been confirmed as having swine flu.
One student tested positive earlier this week and now seven more who have come into contact with her have tested positive.
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Seven more Bristol University students have caught swine flu
All the affected students are in isolation in private accommodation in Bristol and are already receiving antiviral drugs.
The university said more cases could come to light as investigations continue and contact tracing is extended.
The advice yesterday from the Health Protection Agency and NHS Bristol was that the University can remain open.
Staff and students are being reminded to be vigilant and should they develop flu- like symptoms, the advice of the Health Protection Agency is to contact their GP by telephone or NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
Students are being asked not to visit GP surgeries or hospital if they do have flu-like symptoms. Each case will be assessed and, if necessary, testing and treatment will be provided.
7 Comments
by colin, UK
Friday, June 19 2009, 3:43PM
“I had swine flu last weeeeeek.
Is that my coat ?”
by Red, Bristol
Friday, June 19 2009, 3:12PM
“Cheers then Dr Danielle”
by Danielle, Shirehampton
Friday, June 19 2009, 1:57PM
“Good job im not at uni, but then again anyone can get it so you dunno if your safe”
by Laura, Whitchurch
Friday, June 19 2009, 11:47AM
“Oink Oink aaaaacccchhhhhooooo”
by Pogo the Clown, Pondering
Friday, June 19 2009, 11:44AM
“It's entirely possible that I had it when at Uni, too. Tired, lethargic, sore head... aye, sounds very familiar.”
by michelle, Bristol
Friday, June 19 2009, 11:18AM
“Its only a matter of time then before everyones got it lol! It doesn't seem that bad anyway. I just feel for the already sick and less healthy individuals who may catch it. Thats where the risk of death lies.”
by Steve, The surgery
Friday, June 19 2009, 11:10AM
“The rise in numbers of students affected by swine flu seems to have coincided with the increase of sales in pork scratchings in the uni. bars.”