It has been announced that a six year old girl has become the second fatality in the capital with no underlying health problems.
16 deaths in the UK.
The capital is preparing for an epidemic of swine flu with many of the schools in the capital bracing themselves for mass closures and reduced classes all a sympton of the deadly swine flu virus.
The NHS statement:
It is with sadness that NHS London can today (13 July 2024) confirm the death of Chloe Buckley, a six-year-old girl from North West London who tested positive for swine flu (H1N1). This takes the number of confirmed deaths we have announced in the capital to six.
A post mortem will be carried out on Chloe, who died on 9 July at St Mary’s Hospital to identify if she had any underlying health conditions and to determine the cause of death.
Dr Simon Tanner, Regional Director of Public Health, said: “We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this difficult time as they come to terms with their loss.”
NHS London continues to encourage everyone in the capital to help reduce the risk of spreading the virus and protect the most vulnerable in our community. Everyone can play their part by practising good hygiene and using tissues to catch their sneezes, throwing used tissues away, and regularly washing their hands to kill the virus.
Swine flu continues to be a very mild illness in the vast majority of cases and most people should start to feel better after a just few days without needing to go to their GP or A&E. However, if you are pregnant, very young, over 65 or have long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, you may be more susceptible to the virus and so it is important that you talk to your doctor if you have flu-like symptoms.
If you suspect you have swine flu, you can check your symptoms online at www.nhs.uk or by calling the swine flu information line on 0800 1 513 513. If you are still concerned or are feel very unwell, please call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or telephone your GP for more advice.
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