Swine-flu mum: no trace of virus

The BBC has learned that a young woman from Omagh being treated in hospital in London for swine flu, is showing signs of recovering from the virus.

Shirley Hamilton, from Tattysallagh Road was transferred to the Royal Brompton shortly after giving birth prematurely to Thomas Michael.

She has been in an drug-induced coma, while being treated for the illness.

On Monday, doctors are due to assess whether she is fit to undergo a procedure to assist her breathing.

It is understood Ms Hamilton has no more traces of the virus in her system.

It is hoped the treatment will help her to come off the ventilator sooner.

Her newborn son, Thomas Michael, was released from the Erne Hospital on Thursday.

Shirley's mother Anne, who is at home in Tattysallagh looking after newborn Thomas and his 12 year old twin sisters, said she was delighted.

"We're over the moon now with the news, it's just been horrendous, you couldn't describe it.

"Prayers have been said all over for her and I just want to thank people for that," she said.