British Broadcasting Corporation

BBC NEWS CHANNEL
News Front Page
Africa
Americas
Asia-Pacific
Europe
Middle East
South Asia
UK
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
UK Politics
Education
Magazine
Business
Health
Science & Environment
Technology
Entertainment
Also in the news
-----------------
Video and Audio
-----------------
Programmes
Have Your Say
In Pictures
Country Profiles
Special Reports

Related BBC sites
Page last updated at 09:41 GMT, Wednesday, 1 July 2009 10:41 UK
E-mail this to a friend Printable version

Swine flu cases linked to factory

Jedburgh - Undiscovered Scotland
The outbreak is understood to centre on Jedburgh

An outbreak of swine flu cases in the Scottish Borders is understood to centre on a factory in Jedburgh.

It is believed all four confirmed cases in the region have been at the plant, with a further two employees awaiting test results.

The factory concerned has not been identified by NHS Borders.

The first instance of the H1N1 virus in the region was described as a "travel-related" case when it was announced by the local health authority on Friday.

A total of 44 new cases of the virus were confirmed in Scotland on Tuesday.

It brought the national total to 1,162.



E-mail this to a friend Printable version

Print Sponsor

SWINE FLU IN SCOTLAND
LATEST NEWS
Scots swine flu death total at 43
Scots swine flu deaths reach 40
Swine flu vaccine for under-fives
Second swine flu death in region
Scots swine flu deaths reach 34
Swine flu deaths increase to 32
Swine flu deaths increase to 30
Scots swine flu deaths reach 29
Two more Scots swine flu deaths
First swine flu vaccine launched
Swine flu kills pregnant teenager
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Swine flu Q&A
Outbreak map: Virus spread
Q&A: Advice about swine flu
How to make a swine flu vaccine
Swine flu questions answered
AUDIO AND VIDEO
Swine flu virus Family 'devastated' by flu death

Nicola Sturgeon Scotland alters swine flu approach


Royal Alexandra Hospital First UK swine flu critical case

Swine flu sufferer Town hit by 18 cases of swine flu


RELATED INTERNET LINKS
NHS Borders
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

TOP SOUTH OF SCOTLAND STORIES
Homecoming year reaching climax
Referees red card domestic abuse
Traditional music stars honoured

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Roulette table Georgian roulette
Is there a link between drugs and gambling?
US President Barack Obama and British PM Gordon Brown, London (26 July 2008) Not so special
The changing fortunes of the US-UK relationship
A Palestinian throws stones at Israeli security forces in the West Bank Stress points
Alan Johnston on his return to tense West Bank

Skip to top

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Explore the BBC

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific