Swine Flu Statistics
Last updated: 17.00 BST
There were an estimated 55,000 new cases of swine flu in the UK last week, it has been announced. Total deaths stand at 29.
Giving his weekly briefing with supporting slides on the progress of the pandemic, Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer, also said:
- The under-5s and 5-14 year olds are the age groups predominantly affected
- The majority of cases continue to be mild with 26 deaths in England to date (three in Scotland)
- GP consultations for flu like illnesses in England last week exceeded the peak level reached last winter
- There are 652 patients hospitalised with swine flu in England
- The launch by the end of next week of the National Pandemic Flu Service (a dedicated website and call centres that will quickly tell you if you have swine flu, without the need to contact your GP)
- There have been 589 deaths reported worldwide
Swine Flu Rates United Kingdom
