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Update on A (H1N1) virus
14/06/2009
Scotland has 35 new laboratory-confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) today ringing the total number of cases in Scotland to 498.
It can also be confirmed that one of the patients who had been in hospital and had been confirmed as suffering from the virus has died today. The patient had underlying health conditions.
The new cases are in Greater Glasgow and Clyde (32), Highland (1), Forth Valley (1) and Grampian (1) NHS Boards.
There are currently ten people with Influenze A (H1N1) being treated in hospital.
Across Scotland there are 175 possible cases being investigated.
The Scottish Government is not aware of any further school closures at present.
Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said:
"We continue to see a rise in cases of Influenze A (H1N1) around the world, and Scotland is not isolated from that.
"Given the number of cases being confirmed in the West Midlands, there is an indication that the area is experiencing a level of spread similar to what we are seeing in Scotland.
"We remain one of the best prepared countries in the world and, as in every other country, the vast majority of people contracting the virus are experiencing relatively mild symptoms.
"The message to the wider public stays the same - if you cough or sneeze, catch it in a tissue and wash your hands."
The breakdown of cases by health board is:
Confirmed
Ayrshire and Arran - 6
Fife - 7
Forth Valley - 12
Grampian - 2
Greater Glasgow and Clyde - 323
Highland - 126
Lanarkshire - 14
Lothian - 8
Possible
Ayrshire and Arran - 5
Borders - 1
Dumfries and Galloway - 1
Fife - 1
Forth Valley - 8
Grampian - 3
Greater Glasgow and Clyde - 75
Highland - 34
Lanarkshire - 35
Lothian - 8
Western Isles - 4