Louise (Admin)
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UK swine flu deathA new mother has become the first victim to die from swine flu in the UK - the first confirmed death from the virus outside America.
The 38-year-old new mother had underlying health conditions and was one of ten people being treated in hospital in Scotland.
A Scottish government spokesman confirmed the fatality on Sunday night, following the news that a further 61 cases of swine flu had been confirmed in England, bringing the UK total to 1,226.
Scottish Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: "I'd like to express my condolences to the patient's family and friends. This is a tragedy for those concerned and they have my heartfelt sympathy."
Ms Sturgeon added: "Tragic though today's death is, I would like to emphasise that the vast majority of those who have H1N1 are suffering from relatively mild symptoms.
"I would reiterate that the risk to the general public remains low and we can all play our part in slowing the spread of the virus by following simple hygiene procedures - like washing your hands and using tissues when coughing or sneezing."
A leading expert said the death was "to be expected" and "does not point to the virus getting nastier".
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Dolly Dimple
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I've just been watching this on the news its very sad.....
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FlakeySugarButt
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 So sad.
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Julie C
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Very sad
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Dolly Dimple
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Her babies died How absolutely awful
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Julie C
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Saftlad
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Very sad news.
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FlakeySugarButt
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The baby died too?
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Dolly Dimple
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The family must be going through hell
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F.K.R.
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what sad news
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Lady Rachel
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that's awful
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