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Warning over swine flu risk

Members of the public concerned for their health after a Northern Ireland lawyer was diagnosed with swine flu have been urged to remain calm. It has emerged that a barrister from Northern Ireland has been diagnosed with the virus, and as a result, Court Service staff have been issued with emergency guidance.

Concerns were raised that the hundreds of people who use Laganside Magistrate’s Court may be at risk of contracting the illness. But the Public Health Agency has reissued the message that risk of catching the infection without close contact is very low.

A spokesman from the Public Health Agency said he could not comment on individual cases but explained: “I would like to stress that anyone considered to have been in close contact with a person diagnosed with swine flu is contacted quickly and given anti-viral treatment to reduce risk.

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