UK detects first human case of H1N2 swine flu strain thecable.ng - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thecable.ng Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Swine flu is a respiratory disease and its main symptoms include fever, tiredness, a cough and a sore throat. However, some people also develop loss of appetite and vomiting
Health officials in the UK are investigating the first confirmed case of a new strain of swine flu, identified as A(H1N2)v. The UK Health Security Agency (HSA) said the virus strain is similar to flu viruses currently circulating in pigs in the UK
The first human case of a flu strain similar to a virus circulating in pigs has been reported in the UK. The individual concerned experienced mild illness and fully recovered.