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Further swine flu cases confirmed

Five people in Bradford and eight in Sheffield are being given anti-viral drugs after testing positive for the swine flu virus.

All those affected are responding well to treatment the NHS said.

Those who have been in close contact with the patients have also been given anti-viral drugs.

Earlier in the week several cases were confirmed at Leeds University as well as two schools in the city. Cases were also confirmed in Calderdale.



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